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Gibson, Karen Bush,

Paleontologists / Karen Bush Gibson ; illustrated by Shululu. - 107 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm. - Gutsy girls go for science Focus on science . - Gutsy girls go for science. Focus on science (Nomad Press) .

"With STEM projects for kids."

Includes bibliographical references (page 105) and index.

Mignon Talbot -- Mary Anning -- Tilly Edinger -- Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska -- Mary Leakey.

"Meet five female paleontologists who made breathrough discoveries of ancient life from millions of years ago. All the women led fascinating lives while working in the field and in the lab, often facing challenges because of their gender and race. Try various STEM projects listed in the book."--Page 4 of cover.

Ages 8-11.



ISBN: 9781619307902 (hardcover) 1619307901 (hardcover) 9781619307933 (softcover) 1619307936 (softcover)

Subjects--Personal Names:
Talbot, Mignon--Juvenile literature.
Anning, Mary, 1799-1847 --Juvenile literature.
Edinger, Tilly, 1897-1967 --Juvenile literature.
Kielan-Jaworowska, Zofia--Juvenile literature.
Leakey, Mary D. 1913-1996 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women paleontologists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Paleontology--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Illustrated works.