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Dinosaur Lady : The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
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Located in: Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “<never read>”
- ISBN
- 9781728209517
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-10
172820951X
ISBN-13
9781728209517
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038658069
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dinosaur Lady : the Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Earth Sciences / Geology, Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Girls & Women
Illustrator
Yes, Álvarez Miguéns, Marta
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
Format
Picture Book
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
19.8 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2020-006221
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This appealing picture book celebrates Anning's significant contributions to paleontology." - Booklist, "Perfect in every way, this appealing biography recounts Mary Anning's beach discoveries of the first dinosaur bones ... Pretty illustrations and fantastic writing with impressive sentence variety." - Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup, "[The] illustrated timeline that references scenes in the text is an effective recap. Fossil facts and an author's note are also included." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "Both the large, clear text and the simple yet effective double-page illustrations make this title perfect for even the youngest scientists, adventurers, and dinosaur-lovers" - School Library Connection, "Sure to elicit excitement and curiosity. A sturdy portrayal of Victorian scientist Mary Anning that showcases her accomplishments, intelligence, and perseverance. " - Kirkus Reviews, "[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 enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers." - School Library Journal
Grade From
Kindergarten
Dewey Decimal
560.92
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Synopsis
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. '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, 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
LC Classification Number
QE707.A56S54 2020
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