Overview

Mary Anning was only twelve years old when she excavated the skeleton of an unknown animal. The discovery of the ichthyosaur was the dawn of a new age of science called paleontology, and Anning became one of the leading experts in the study of dinosaurs. Her discoveries helped lay the groundwork for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and changed the way scientists understood the past. Unfortunately, as a woman of the 1800s, her contributions were overlooked and instead credited to male naturalists who had purchased specimens from Anning. Author Stephanie Bearce brings her remarkable work to life for young readers with research and projects that allow children to experience hands-on science as Anning did. With the help of modern historians, Anning's groundbreaking work and ideas have been brought to light and she now takes her place as one of the pioneering scientists in the discovery of dinosaurs.

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Author:   Stephanie Bearce
Publisher:   Chicago Review Press
Imprint:   Chicago Review Press
ISBN:  

9781641608336

ISBN 10:   1641608331
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   14 May 2024
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Time Line  Introduction   1. The Girl Who Loved Fossils   Make a Fossil   Landslide!   2. Discovery of Dinosaurs   Build a Rock Collection   Ocean Fossil Formation   Bone Extraction   3. Professional Fossilist   Make a Science Journal   Scientific Illustration   4. A Lasting Legacy   Locating Limestone   Plan a Perfect Paleontological Trip   5. William and Mary Buckland   Cave Creation   Examine Footprint Fossils   Grow a Geode   6. Geroges Cuvier   Rock Cycle Experiment   Rock Tests   Mesozoic Diorama   7. Female Fossilist—Bone Finders and Barrier Breakers   Explore Erosion   Quicksand and Tarpits   Build a Plaster Jacket   8. Modern Paleontology   Popcorn Time Decay   Plate Tectonics   Citizen Science   Resources   Index  

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"""Mary Anning and Paleontology for Kids by Stephanie Bearce provides an in-depth and fascinating look at the life and amazing discoveries of Mary Anning, which not only helped create the new scientific field of paleontology but challenged long-held beliefs and theories about the natural world. Budding paleontologists will also enjoy the 21 hands-on experiments and thought-provoking activities included in this well-researched and engaging book."" --Linda Skeers, author of Dinosaur Lady"

Author Information

Stephanie Bearce is an avid fossil collector and the award-winning author of twenty-nine nonfiction books for children. An educator with over twenty years' experience in the classroom, Stephanie is a frequent presenter at regional and national education conferences, literature festivals, science camps, and school districts around the country. She was awarded the SCBWI Crystal Kite award for her Top Secret Files of History series World War II title. Her series Twisted True Tales from Science was selected for the NSTA Recommended Reading List. She lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

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