{"product_id":"fossil-huntress-mary-leakey-paleontologist-hardcover","title":"Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndi Diehn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating picture book biography about Mary Leakey, a paleontologist who worked long hours in the fields of Tanzania--includes STEM activities for real-world learning!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat was the world like millions of years ago? Did early humans walk on all fours? Did giant sloths lie in trees? Did dinosaurs have feathers? Even as a young girl, Mary Leakey was fascinated by questions like these! In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers ages 5 to 8 meet Mary as a girl growing up in France and visiting the site of archeological wonders, such as Pech Merle, Fond de Gaume, and La Mouthe. As an adult, Mary spends much of her life working in the field in Tanzania, making discoveries that change the face of paleontology forever. True grit, passion, and high standards for scientific rigor made Mary a pioneer in the field of paleontology!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- In the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e series, children encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with crew members. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as exploring trace fossils and drawing specimens, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAndi Diehn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and editor with an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. She is the author of the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Science\u003c\/strong\u003e series, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on Today's World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology: Cool Women Who Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Poetry!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, all from Nomad Press. She lives in Enfield, New Hampshire, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Her illustrations are primarily done in Photoshop. Katie is a member of the SCBWI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.8 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398781976754,"sku":"9781619307704","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/809777e60147fe6796d1169ef5a7dee1_4b95741f-08df-48fb-a374-2014ae50c6a0.webp?v=1778057849","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/fossil-huntress-mary-leakey-paleontologist-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}