"Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology" by Mark Simmons tells the inspiring story of Mary Anning, a young girl from 19th-century England who became a pioneering fossil hunter. Despite the challenges of her era, including societal norms that limited women's opportunities, Mary demonstrates remarkable determination and curiosity. She discovers some of the first complete dinosaur skeletons and contributes significantly to the field of paleontology. The book highlights her groundbreaking work, her passion for science, and her resilience in the face of adversity, ultimately celebrating her legacy as a key figure in the history of paleontological discoveries. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Courageous Kids .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Capstone Press .

Carol Kim lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and one very well-behaved dog. Her childhood was spent in Southern California, where she grew up eating kimchi every day. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for children. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and traveling, and exploring food from different cultures. Felia Hanakata is an Indonesia-based illustrator. She went to Academy of Art University and completed her BFA in Illustration in Spring 2017. She thinks storytelling breathes life and colors into the world. When she is not drawing, she usually reads, drinks lots of coffee, plays video games, or looks for inspiration in nature and her surroundings.