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The Fossil Girl: Mary Anning's Dinosaur Discovery
Catherine Brighton
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Description for The Fossil Girl: Mary Anning's Dinosaur Discovery
Paperback. How Mary Anning found the first fossil in Lyme Regis, nearly 200 years ago. Num Pages: 32 pages, Colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AF; YFB; YNN. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 271 x 214 x 3. Weight in Grams: 152.
This captivating picture book tells the true story of 10-year-old Mary Anning who, nearly 200 years ago, discovered the first complete fossil of an Ichthyosaurus, or fish lizard, now in the Natural History Museum. Single-minded Mary wants to find a really special fossil for her father's shop, and when she sees a huge eye staring out of the cliff face she resolves to bring the creature down, whatever the risk. This spectacular tale of a little girl who became the world's most famous fossil-hunter will inspire and motivate young dinosaur fans!
This captivating picture book tells the true story of 10-year-old Mary Anning who, nearly 200 years ago, discovered the first complete fossil of an Ichthyosaurus, or fish lizard, now in the Natural History Museum. Single-minded Mary wants to find a really special fossil for her father's shop, and when she sees a huge eye staring out of the cliff face she resolves to bring the creature down, whatever the risk. This spectacular tale of a little girl who became the world's most famous fossil-hunter will inspire and motivate young dinosaur fans!
Product Details
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845077327
SKU
V9781845077327
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Catherine Brighton
Catherine Brighton trained at St Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has held exhibitions of her work in the Barbican, London, at the Bath Festival, and at a Southern Arts travelling exhibition. She is now a successful full-time author/illustrator of children's books. She lives in London.
Reviews for The Fossil Girl: Mary Anning's Dinosaur Discovery
Brighton breathes life into a wonderful story.