Book
The fossil hunter : dinosaurs, evolution, and the woman whose discoveries changed the world / Shelley Emling.
Record details
- ISBN: 0230103421
- ISBN: 9780230103429
- Physical Description: xiii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st Palgrave Macmillan pbk. ed.
- Publisher: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Snakestones, thunderbolts, and verteberries -- A fantastic beast -- An unimaginable world -- A great kindness -- A long-necked beauty -- The hidden mysteries of coprolites -- Finally, the big city of London -- An amazing new fish -- Spilling secrets -- Esteemed visitors -- The earth moves -- The making of a legend. |
| Summary, etc.: | Chronicles the life of Mary Anning who became a world-renowned paleontologist. Mary's peculiar finds helped lay the groundwork for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Anning, Mary, 1799-1847. Women paleontologists > England > Biography. Paleontologists > England > Biography. Discoveries in science > History > 19th century. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Campbell Library | 560.92 EMLING 2011 (Text) | 524953 | Non-Fiction | Available | - |
