Stone girl, bone girl: a story of Mary Anning of Lyme Regis
By Laurence Anholt
A poor fossil hunter’s astonishing discovery could change what everyone believes about Earth’s past.
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What is Stone girl, bone girl: a story of Mary Anning of Lyme Regis about?
Mary Anning grows up in Lyme Regis, where the cliffs and beaches are filled with fossils from a long-vanished world. Curious and determined, she searches the shore with her family and makes an astonishing discovery: the fossilised remains of a prehistoric sea creature. Her finds challenge what people believe about Earth’s past, but as a poor young woman, Mary receives little credit. This illustrated biography follows her remarkable life as a pioneering fossil hunter and one of science’s most important early women.
About the author
Laurence Anholt is a popular British author and illustrator who has written many books for children. His stories are often funny, warm, and full of adventure. One of his well-known series is the 'Anholt’s Artists' books, which introduce famous artists to young readers in a fun and friendly way.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2006
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