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The Fossil Hunter: Dinosaurs, Evolution, and the Woman Whose Discoveries Changed the World
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Start date
October 1, 2017
Finish date
October 31, 2017
Why we're reading this
Our October Mixed Bag features paleontology.

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Tasha
Sep 02, 2017 rated it liked it
Shelves: non-fic
The story of Mary Anning is definitely one that needs to be known as she was an integral part of our understanding of the earth's history but while this book helps to bring her story forward, it's not the best written story. I find it distracting to read "she most likely" or "she probably". I know we can't possibly know for certain what someone did and said but I prefer my non-fiction to read more like a story and not possibilities. Despite this, the story of Mary Anning is very interesting and ...more