Dinosaur Lady

Written by Linda Skeers · Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens

A young girl discovers a prehistoric creature and changes the way people think about the Earth's history.

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40 pages· 839 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Mary Anning, a fearless young fossil hunter from England, stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the scientific world and defies societal norms. As she unearths dinosaur bones, Mary faces the prejudice of a society that doubts women can be scientists. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge not only reshapes scientific beliefs but also lays the foundation for paleontology. Will her contributions finally receive the recognition they deserve? This captivating tale of determination and discovery invites readers to explore the wonders of the natural world and the importance of acknowledging trailblazing women in science.

From the publisher

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!

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