Fossil Girl: Mary Anning's Dinosaur Discovery

In this single-issue graphic biography from Millbrook Press, writer-artist Catherine Brighton brings to life the true story of young Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter whose early 19th-century discoveries on the Lyme Regis coast reshaped paleontology. Through warm, detailed illustrations and a child-friendly narrative, the book introduces readers to Anning's determination and the scientific significance of her finds, including her first major dinosaur skeleton. It stands as a concise, accessible tribute to a largely unsung figure in science history, making her remarkable story available to a new generation.