Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life
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"This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them--altering forever our view of the past." --Joyce Sidman, Newbery Honor winner and Sibert Medal winner
A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Perfect for children learning about woman scientists like Ada Lovelace, Jane Goodall, and Katherine Johnson.
Mary Anning grew up on the south coast of England in a region rich in fossils. As teenagers, she and her brother Joseph discovered England's first complete ichthyosaur. Poor and uneducated, Anning would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists ever, though in her time she supported herself selling by fossils and received little formal recognition. Her findings helped shape scientific thinking about extinction and prehistoric life long before Darwin published his famous work on evolution.
With engaging text, photographs, and stunning paleoart, Fossil Hunter introduces this self-taught scientist, now recognized as one of the greatest fossilists the world has ever known.
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 01/25/2022
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780358396055
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517666 / Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2021 pg. 41
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2021
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 154
About the Author
Born in Yorkshire, England, Cheryl Blackford developed a passion for fossils and rocks when she was thirteen and would later graduate with a degree in geology. She has been fossil hunting in Lyme Regis and studied Anning artifacts and archival materials in Oxford and Bristol. This is her first biography for children. She lives in Minnesota. cherylblackford.com.