<b>Discover the story of Mary Anning, the world's best-known fossil hunter.</b><br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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. <br /><br /><b>Perfect for kids interested in dinosaurs and rocks, and for parents looking for strong female role models in science.</b><br /><br /><i>If you liked this, you might like the </i>Anholt's Artists <i>series. </i>
Paperback / softback | 32 pages | Published October 2006
