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

Linda Skeers, Marta Álvarez Miguéns

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

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

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

Linda Skeers, Marta Álvarez Miguéns

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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

Critical Reviews

"Sure to elicit excitement and curiosity. A sturdy portrayal of Victorian scientist Mary Anning that showcases her accomplishments, intelligence, and perseverance. " -- Kirkus Reviews

"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

"[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

"This enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers." -- School Library Journal

"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

"A 2020 A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year" -- A Mighty Girl

"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

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Pub date: 2020-07-07
Length: 40 pages

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