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 first ichthyosaurus, a lizard/fish-like creature from 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.

This story follows Mary and 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!

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AUTHOR

Michele C. Hollow

Michele C. Hollow is an award winning journalist. She writes about animals, health, mental health, and the environment. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, New York Daily News, New Jersey Monitor, The Guardian, and Symphony Magazine. She’s a member the Association of Health Care Journalists.
Her favorite parts of being a journalist are researching events, interviewing people, and understanding the whys of how things work.
Michele lives in New Jersey with her husband, Steven, their sons Tishon and Jordon, and their rescue cat named Chai.

PRODUCT INFO

Released: September 2024
Price: $9.99

ISBN-10: 1646047176
ISBN-13: 9781646047178

Paperback
5.5 x 8.5
128 pages

Rights Available:
World

Interest

Children & Y.A.