Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery
Before STEM fields were available to women, paleontologist Mary Morland dedicated her life to pursuing her passion. Find out how Mary collected, studied, and drew fossilsâand made extraordinary contributions to paleontologyâin this fascinating picture book biography.
Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of societyâs expectations in this âdelightfulâ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography with a question-and-answer structure perfect for reading aloud.
While other little girls were sipping tea perched on their chairs, Mary Morland was given the freedom to spend her time outside exploring. After her mother died, her father sent her to live with a professor who taught Mary how to examine plants, animals, rocks, and fossils. She soaked up all the knowledge she could and captured her discoveries in her journals. Mary continued studying and drawing fossils into adulthood, becoming a prominent fossil hunter whose finds impressed leading scientists of the day.
Eventually, Mary bonded with William Buckland, Englandâs best fossilist, over their love of paleontology, and the two got married. Together, they introduced the world to Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur that lived on land. At the time, William received credit for their accomplishments while Mary worked from the shadows. This book shines a spotlight on Mary, celebrating her irrepressible spirit, her unconventional life, and her endless enthusiastic pursuit of prehistoric knowledge.
Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery
Before STEM fields were available to women, paleontologist Mary Morland dedicated her life to pursuing her passion. Find out how Mary collected, studied, and drew fossilsâand made extraordinary contributions to paleontologyâin this fascinating picture book biography.
Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of societyâs expectations in this âdelightfulâ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography with a question-and-answer structure perfect for reading aloud.
While other little girls were sipping tea perched on their chairs, Mary Morland was given the freedom to spend her time outside exploring. After her mother died, her father sent her to live with a professor who taught Mary how to examine plants, animals, rocks, and fossils. She soaked up all the knowledge she could and captured her discoveries in her journals. Mary continued studying and drawing fossils into adulthood, becoming a prominent fossil hunter whose finds impressed leading scientists of the day.
Eventually, Mary bonded with William Buckland, Englandâs best fossilist, over their love of paleontology, and the two got married. Together, they introduced the world to Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur that lived on land. At the time, William received credit for their accomplishments while Mary worked from the shadows. This book shines a spotlight on Mary, celebrating her irrepressible spirit, her unconventional life, and her endless enthusiastic pursuit of prehistoric knowledge.
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Before STEM fields were available to women, paleontologist Mary Morland dedicated her life to pursuing her passion. Find out how Mary collected, studied, and drew fossilsâand made extraordinary contributions to paleontologyâin this fascinating picture book biography.
Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of societyâs expectations in this âdelightfulâ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography with a question-and-answer structure perfect for reading aloud.
While other little girls were sipping tea perched on their chairs, Mary Morland was given the freedom to spend her time outside exploring. After her mother died, her father sent her to live with a professor who taught Mary how to examine plants, animals, rocks, and fossils. She soaked up all the knowledge she could and captured her discoveries in her journals. Mary continued studying and drawing fossils into adulthood, becoming a prominent fossil hunter whose finds impressed leading scientists of the day.
Eventually, Mary bonded with William Buckland, Englandâs best fossilist, over their love of paleontology, and the two got married. Together, they introduced the world to Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur that lived on land. At the time, William received credit for their accomplishments while Mary worked from the shadows. This book shines a spotlight on Mary, celebrating her irrepressible spirit, her unconventional life, and her endless enthusiastic pursuit of prehistoric knowledge.
