Dragon Bones

By Sarah Glenn Marsh, Maris Wicks (Illustrator)

A young fossil hunter uncovers secrets buried in the rain-soaked earth, changing paleontology forever.

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48 pages

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In a seaside English town, young Mary Anning eagerly awaits the rain, for it reveals hidden treasures in the soil. After her father's death, she bravely continues their fossil hunts alone, unearthing creatures that challenge scientific beliefs. Despite her groundbreaking discoveries, recognition eludes her. Will Mary's passion and perseverance finally earn her the credit she deserves? This captivating tale of determination and discovery invites readers to explore the life of a pioneering fossil hunter who changed the world of paleontology.

From the publisher

Dragon Bones is a picture book biography of fossil-hunter Mary Anning, who discovered a dinosaur skeleton that changed the landscape of paleontology. At home in her seaside town in England, little Mary Anning stared out her window. Unlike other children, Mary couldn’t wait for a rainy day. Because when it rained… the bones were revealed. With her father and brother, Mary would go out searching the damp soil after a storm, with the hopes of finding something nobody had seen before: a dinosaur. After her father dies, Mary must continue her search, picking up his tools and venturing out alone. In her life, she discovered several creatures, but was never given credit…until recently. This eye-opening biography of the legendary Mary Anning, illustrated by Maris Wicks, shatters expectations and brings together two creators who are as passionate about their subject as they are about their art. Inspiring, this true adventure begs for re-reads.

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