Dinosaur Lady

The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

Dinosaur Lady
Marta Alvarez Miguens, Linda Skeers
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Hardback
h254 x 254mm - 40pg
26 Mar 2020 US
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9781728209517
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Age range 5 to 9Did you know a woman scientist discovered the first dinosaur bones? Learn all about how she changed the world in this new picture book biography!As a kid, Mary Anning loved hunting for fossils with her father. One day, that hobby led to an unexpected discovery: the skeleton of a creature no one had never seen before! Mary had unearthed a dinosaur fossil, the first to ever be discovered. Her find reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world and led to the beginning of a brand new field of study: paleontology. For the rest of her life, Mary continued to make astonishing finds and her fossils are displayed in museums all across the world! The daring discoveries of Mary Anning not only changed the scientific world, but also helped change people' s attitudes towards women scientists. Dinosaur Lady is a beautiful and brilliant picture book that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of women scientists. ' Thisappealing picture book celebrates Anning' s significant contributions topaleontology. ' - Booklist' This enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers. An excellent purchase for school and public libraries. ' - School Library Journal ' This delightful illustrated biography is designed to introduce curiousyoung minds to the life and work of Mary Anning, a girl from England who turnedshell collecting and exploring the coast into a science, pioneering the fieldof paleontology. ' - Foreword Reviews
"This enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers. " - School Library Journal "[A] delightful illustrated biography . . . Uncover fossils and never-before-seen skeletons with Mary as she ventures through rough terrain, weather, and the Geological Society' s antiquated notions of gender equality, all while looking lovely in Austen era gowns and bonnets. " - Foreword "This appealing picture book celebrates Anning' s significant contributions to paleontology. " - Booklist "Sure to elicit excitement and curiosity. A sturdy portrayal of Victorian scientist Mary Anning that showcases her accomplishments, intelligence, and perseverance. " - Kirkus Reviews
Linda Skeers is the author of several critically acclaimed children' s books. She also teaches picture book writing workshops, including sessions on writing humor for kids. She lives in Iowa. Visit her at www. lindaskeers. com. Marta Alvarez Miguens is a self-taught children' s illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children' s Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781728209517
Published: 26 Mar 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Inc
Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 254mm
Pages: 40

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