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

Description: Age range 5 to 9 Did 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. 'This appealing picture book celebrates Anning's significant contributions to paleontology.' - 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 curious young minds to the life and work of Mary Anning, a girl from England who turned shell collecting and exploring the coast into a science, pioneering the field of paleontology.' - Foreword Reviews

Price: 35.15 AUD

Location: Hillsdale, NSW

End Time: 2024-12-29T14:33:05.000Z

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