Jurassic Girl by Michele C Hollow
Discover the fascinating life of 12-year-old Mary Anning, a fossil hunter who would grow up to be a famous paleontologist, in this historical fiction book for children interested in learning about dinosaurs, fossils, and women in STEM, like Grace Hopper, Marie Curie, and Jane Goodall.At age 12, Mary Anning found the skeleton of the first ichthyosaurus, a fish-like creature that lived during the Jurassic Period. It was more than 17 feet long! But according to many of the men in London's Geological Society, the fossil could not be real due to several reasons:
- Mary was female.
- She was 12 years old.
- She had no formal education.
- She was poor.
But that didn't stop Mary! This story follows her journey with the ichthyosaurus and offers a look into the childhood of someone who would eventually become the "Mother of Paleontology." Featuring friendships, fossils, and found family, Mary Anning's tale is sure to inspire young readers and scientists alike!
Michele C. Hollow is an award-winning writer who learned about Minecraft from her son, Jordon. She blogs at Pet News and Views and is the author of several children's books. She has absolutely no sense of humor, which her husband and son find ironic, but she doesn't get. She lives in South Orange, New Jersey. Jordon P. Hollow plays Minecraft every chance he gets. An avid reader, especially on the subject of Minecraft. Jordon loves mac 'n cheese, grilled cheese, and Tastycake pies. He is a high school student and lives in South Orange, New Jersey. Steven M. Hollow is an accomplished writer, actor, storyteller, puppeteer, and teaching artist. He began playing video games with the original introduction of Pong and plans to move on to other video games once he figures out how to move the paddles. He lives in South Orange, New Jersey.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781646047178 |
| ISBN 10 | 1646047176 |
| Title | Jurassic Girl |
| Author | Michele C Hollow |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ulysses Press |
| Year published | 2024-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |