Emma thinks dinosaurs are scary, so when her class goes on a trip to the Natural History Museum to study dinosaurs and fossils, she isn't at all keen...

...she's partnered with Jake to find a fossil in a big chunk of dirt. Luckily, Jake LOVES dinosaurs and is happy to take the lead, but will Emma be able to overcome her fear so she can be a paleontologist for the day?

The story features Mary Anning a pioneered paleontologist, fossils collector, and a female role model in the male-dominated field of paleontology and STEM. Celebrate the spirit of curiosity and the joy of learning with this lively picture book about the fear of trying new things and the quest for knowledge. Bursting with fun facts and age-appropriate information in an engaging story that is perfect for young kids.

Educational backmatter includes facts about Mary Anning's life, paleontology tools and vocabulary, and lots of fantastic fossil and dinosaur facts! The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:

• Dinosaur books for kids 3-8 and kids books about fossils
• Paleontology tools and vocabulary
• Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls
• Kids STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) educational books
• A picture book that teaches children to overcome their fears of trying new things
• Entertain and educate at the same time

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