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I listened to this on audio so I missed out on some interesting pictures. But this was an interesting read!
It is about how myths and philosophy texts from Ancient Greeks and Romans might show evidence of fossil finds in antiquity. The theory being that fossils reinforced the ideas of giants and monsters that feed mythology.
My favourite chapter was the last one though, about hoaxes 🤣

Walking the Gulf Coast beach today being reminded of Mary Anning's love of fossil hunting. Fairly literal interpretation of #LoveontheRocks in this #histfic telling of the real woman whose discoveries along the cliffs on the coast of England in the early 1800s led to a new scientific understanding of extinction. #FeelintheLove @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Biography of Mary Anning who discovered the first dinosaur skeleton and then numerous other fossils.

Interesting, but the author is not a historian and didn't have the necessary understanding of the historical context. Also, she makes a lot of unsubstantiated assumptions about what Mary and others were thinking and feeling.

“Dinosaurs lived long, long ago, even before people lived on earth. They ruled and roamed the land for millions of years.”

Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs with Gail Gibbons' colorful and informative book! Designed for young readers, Dinosaurs offers simple text and vivid illustrations to introduce these ancient creatures. From their size and diet to the mysteries of their extinction, this book sparks curiosity and brings paleontology to life for children.

Dinosaurs by Gail Gibbons is an engaging, fact-filled picture book that introduces young readers to prehistoric creatures. With simple language and vibrant illustrations, Gibbons explains dinosaurs‘ types, diets, and habitats. The book fosters curiosity and highlights the evolving nature of scientific discovery, making it a valuable educational resource.