| Stone Girl Bone Girl: The Story of Mary Anning of Lyme Regis Contributor(s): Anholt, Laurence (Author), Moxley, Sheila (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1845077008 ISBN-13: 9781845077006 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Mary Anning, born in England in 1799, made an astounding discovery at age 12 when she unearthed the first full skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur in the cliffs above her home in Lyme Regis. This incident -- in which she was helped by a little dog she rescued from a cemetery -- was the beginning of a long career that saw Mary become the world's best-known fossil hunter. Best-selling author Laurence Anholt turns Mary's fascinating life into a perfect read-aloud, while Sheila Moxley's luscious pictures vividly evoke the coastal setting and dramas of Mary's exciting life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 9.1" W x 10.8" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 35606 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the story of Mary Anning, the world's best-known fossil hunter. As a baby, Mary was struck by lightning, then as a little girl she found a fossilised sea monster, the most important prehistoric discovery of its time. This spectacular tale of a little girl who dared to be different and who followed her dreams will inspire young children. Beautiful illustrations and narrative text help children to learn how Mary discovered new fossils - and how her observations rocked the natural history world. Be inspired by Mary's work as a woman in the field of science - especially as her achievements weren't recognised until after her death. Perfect for kids interested in dinosaurs and rocks, and for parents looking for strong female role models in science. If you liked this, you might like the Anholt's Artists series. |