The Girl Who Dug Up the Past: The Story of Mary Anning For Kids

She wasn't famous. She didn't go to college. She didn't even get to join the scientific societies of her time. But with a hammer in one hand and a basket in the other, she changed the way we understand the history of life on Earth.

This book tells the story of a girl from a small seaside town who discovered ancient creatures buried in stone-long-necked swimmers, sharp-toothed hunters, spiral-shaped shells, and even fossilized poop. She faced danger from falling cliffs and hardship from poverty. She was left out of the credit while others took her findings and claimed them as their own. And still, she kept digging. Kept studying. Kept asking questions no one else had thought to ask.

Perfect for curious kids ages 7 to 12, this is more than just a biography. It's a deep dive into science, bravery, and the power of asking "What is this?" and not stopping until you find out. Readers will explore fossils, extinction, paleontology, and the ocean creatures of the ancient world-all through the eyes of a girl who noticed what others ignored.

Her discoveries shook the world of science. Her story will inspire the next generation of explorers, thinkers, and question-askers.