WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter
MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY written by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Giselle Potter Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5554-6 Source : Blue Slip Media & publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover, author information, & summary provided by Blue Slip Media & publisher. ABOUT THE BOOK Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of society’s expectations in this fascinating picture book biography with a question-and-answer structure perfect for reading aloud. While other little girls were sipping tea perched on their chairs, Mary Morland was given the freedom to spend her time outside exploring. After her mother died, her father sent her to live with a professor who taught Mary how to examine plants, animals, rocks, and fossils. She soaked up all the knowledge she could and captured her discoveries in her journals. Mary continued stu...