Uncovering the Extraordinary Life of Mary Anning: The Pioneering Paleontologist Who Revolutionized Dinosaur Research

Pernilla W: Fin bok med intressant och underhållande innehåll.
Barnen som var intresserade av dinosaurier är nu också intresserade av arkeologer och forskning :)

Sweden on Sep 07, 2023

Gina: "Dinosaur Lady" is an exceptional children's book that has quickly become a cherished favorite in our household. My three-year-old daughter's love for dinosaurs combined with her eagerness to explore empowering role models has made this book a perfect fit for her. If you're seeking an engaging and educational read that celebrates both dinosaurs and remarkable women in history, "Dinosaur Lady" is a must-have addition to your child's library.

This beautifully illustrated book tells the inspiring story of Mary Anning, a pioneering paleontologist whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric creatures. From a young age, Mary displayed a deep fascination with fossils, spending countless hours exploring the Jurassic coastline. The book's captivating narrative effortlessly transports young readers into Mary's world, igniting their curiosity and sense of adventure.

What truly sets "Dinosaur Lady" apart is its ability to combine the allure of dinosaurs with the introduction of a powerful female role model. It's refreshing to see a children's book that highlights the achievements of a woman in a field historically dominated by men. Mary Anning's...

United States on May 23, 2023

Monica Sams: I like the art style, the book is a good length with some simple information about dinosaurs. I was excited to get this for my Dino fanatic daughter for her second birthday. However part of the reason I got this was I thought it would be good because of a picture in the product description mentioning Sunday School. Mary Anning was herself a Christian, however the author evidently is not. There is mention of Mother Earth in this book, as well as several references to evolution & an old earth timeline. Pretty disappointing. Mary Anning was an incredible woman and well worth learning about though

United States on Mar 16, 2023

Kristen Anne: My 7yo girl is currently obsessed with dinosaurs, so our house is quickly filling with all kinds of dino-related merchandise. We bought this book for her birthday, and it is now one of her favorites. She currently wants to be a paleontologist, just like Mary Anning, and refers to this book daily. It is informative, age appropriate, and interesting.

United States on Mar 15, 2023

Rose: I love the fact that this book showcase Mary Anthony who for many years was left out of the conversation and when it comes to paleontology despite her many accomplishments It's great to have a boat that has a strong real Historical Person that my kids can look up too

United States on Feb 19, 2023

Smith: The quality of this book is great! It’s not one of those cheaply printed Amazon books. The story and the illustrations are also beautiful. It’s fantastic for any dinosaur lover age 3plus. It dives into gender and class oppression in a kid friendly way. The book is a great conversation starter.

United States on Dec 15, 2022

Rachael: If you have a dinosaur loving child, especially a girl, then definitely get them this book. Its beautifully illustrated and tells the true story of the first ever paleontologist. A poor young English girl that history almost forgot

United Kingdom on Apr 25, 2022

Ann Collinson: Bought for my 5 yr old granddaughter who had been told about Mary Anning in school and showed great interest in her. She loves the book, took it to school to show her friends and her teacher read it out to the class much to granddaughter's delight. They all enjoyed the book and Edie has anounced that she wants to be a palientologist when she grows up. We'll see. Good buy.

United Kingdom on Mar 28, 2022

Jay: About the first (female) paleontologist. It drops some easy technicalities and explanations too, besides narrating her life from being a curious child to bring the leading expert in paleontology as well as mentioning a certain glass ceiling that she didn't manage to break.

Germany on Jun 30, 2021

Morgana: Obwohl mein Sohn gerade erst 4 wird, hat ihn das Buch gleich gefesselt. Zum Glück lässt es sich noch recht gut übersetzen, da nicht viel Text auf jeder Seite steht. Falls man im Thema nicht so drin steckt, sollte man es vorher lieber erst mal für sich lesen und übersetzen, damit das Vorlesen dann flüssig geht. Es gibt nur ein paar notwendige Fremdwörter und die werden hinten im Buch erläutert.

Da wir gerade ja wieder im Lockdown stecken, "erforschen" wir gerade Dinosaurier und Fossilien von zu Hause. Deswegen kannte mein Sohn auch schon viele der versteinerten Tiere aus dem Buch, was bestimmt hilfreich war. In Ermangelung von schönen Kinderbüchern zu dem Thema auf deutsch habe ich irgendwann nach englischen Büchern gesucht und mich u.a. für dieses entschieden. Es ist heute angekommen und musste gleich 3x hintereinander vorgelesen werden. Noch spannender wurde das Buch für meinen Sohn, als ich ihm erzählt habe, dass es Mary wirklich gegeben hat.

Die Illustrationen sind wunderschön und kindgerecht und der Text ist auch einfach gehalten. Mann kann anhand des Buches noch über viele andere Themen reden (Mama, was heisst "arm sein"?, "warum durfte sie nicht...

Germany on Feb 06, 2021