Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye.

Bones. Dinosaur Bones.

Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world.

Educational backmatter includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts!

The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:

• Dinosaur books for kids 5-7 and kids books about fossils
• Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls
• Kids STEM books


Author: Linda Skeers
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Published: 07/07/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781728209517
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510789 / Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2020
Booklist 05/15/2020 pg. 46
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2020
School Library Journal 07/01/2020 pg. 75
Foreword 06/26/2020

About the Author
Skeers, Linda: - 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.Álvarez Miguéns, Marta: - Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruña, 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.