The Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning unearthed the truth about the dinosaurs

I bought this book before a fossil hunting trip with my daughter. The lovely story with beautiful images really got us excited for the trip.The story brilliantly intertwines adventure, mystery, and historical intrigue, keeping my daughter and I captivated from start to finish. Winters' vivid descriptions and well-developed characters bring the world of fossil hunting to life, making it both educational and thrilling. It's a must-read for anyone who loves a gripping tale with a touch of science and history.I can highly recommend it.

The Fossil Hunter is a wonderful book. Packed full of fascinating information about Mary Anning's life and the times she lived in. And, of course, her fossil and dinosaur discoveries.The illustrations are amazing. Calling them 'illustrations' doesn't do them justice. Every page of this book really is a work of art. Absolutely beautiful.The 'reading age' suggested is 7 upwards and the book is perfect for children. I don't know a child who doesn't love and isn't fascinated by fossils and dinosaurs.But really The Fossil Hunter is for everyone from 8 (or younger) to 80 (or older). I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this brilliant book.One to treasure!

Of the many books my daughter reads, every year a few make it to the ‘keep forever’ pile - and this is one. It combines great storytelling and engaging educational content with the most wonderful illustrations.It’s age appropriate making this fascinating topic accessible for younger readers, but the whole family has read it. It’s a lovely hardback book that can be kept as a reference and we’ll be bring it with us on our next fossil hunting trip to the Jurassic coast.Also seems fitting for Anning’s work to be recognised and celebrated and in this way.

Highly recommend this wonderful illustrated book by Kate Winter about Mary Anning who lived two hundred years ago and collected seashells and fossils on the beaches of Lyme Regis. She helped uncover Earth’s history.It will interest and captivate a wide age range of children as can be enjoyed on all levels. The illustrations are superb and this book opens our eyes to the past struggles of a women being heard and recognised for her contributions to science. A very special book to treasure.

Woweeeeee!!! My copy of The Fossil Hunter by @katewinterfreeland has just arrived - it’s an absolute triumph!! Overflowing (there are several beautiful gatefold pages) with wonderful illustrations that bring Mary Anning’s story to life, this 80 page large format book explains her work and her discoveries. It isn't afraid to explain the simple truth of how her (and probably many other women’s) discoveries were hijacked by the men of her era, and ends with a fantastic explanation of her legacy and its relevance today. A must buy for anyone young or old interested in fossils and dinosaurs!