Dinosaur Lady
The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
By: Marta Álvarez Miguéns, Linda Skeers
Hardcover | 7 July 2020 | Edition Number 1
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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.
About the Author
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.
About the Illustrator
Marta Alvarez Miguens is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, 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.
Industry Reviews
"Sure to elicit excitement and curiosity. A sturdy portrayal of Victorian scientist Mary Anning that showcases her accomplishments, intelligence, and perseverance. " - Kirkus Reviews
"A 2020 A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year" - A Mighty Girl
"This enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers." - School Library Journal
"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
"This appealing picture book celebrates Anning's significant contributions to paleontology." - Booklist
"[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
"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
ISBN: 9781728209517
ISBN-10: 172820951X
Published: 7th July 2020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 40
Audience: Children
For Ages: 5+ years old
For Grades: 1 - 2
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 1 x 26.1 x 26.4
Weight (kg): 0.55
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