Mary Anning was only twelve years old when she excavated the skeleton of an animal never known to man. The discovery of the ichthyosaur was the dawn of a new age of science called paleontology, and Anning became one of the leading experts in the study of dinosaurs. Her discoveries helped lay the groundwork for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and changed the way scientists understood the past. Unfortunately, as a woman of the 1800s, her contributions were overlooked and instead credited to male naturalists who had purchased specimens from Anning. Author Stephanie Bearce brings her remarkable work to life for young readers with research and projects that allow children to experience hands-on science as Anning did. With the help of modern historians, Anning's groundbreaking work and ideas have been brought to light and she now takes her place as one of the pioneering scientists in the discovery of dinosaurs.
Stephanie Bearce Book order






- 2024
- 2023
Stan Musial: From Donora, Pa, to St. Louis, Mo, and the Big Leagues, 2nd Edition
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The story chronicles the inspiring journey of a legendary baseball player who dedicated his entire career to the Cardinals, boasting an impressive .331 batting average and 475 home runs. Originating from the coal fields of Donora, Pennsylvania, he overcame poverty and a career-ending injury to become a celebrated hitter and Hall of Famer. His perseverance, practice, and positivity exemplify American triumph, making his legacy a source of inspiration for young readers to pursue their dreams with hard work and integrity.
- 2022
"Let readers explore the awesome, disgusting animal care jobs that keep their world running smoothly through witty, conversational text, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that'll have them laughing and learning"--
- 2022
Deer pee collector. Zookeeper. These animal care jobs are gross, but someone has to do them! Let readers explore these and other awesome, disgusting jobs that keep their world running smoothly through witty, conversational North American Spanish text, a stunning design, fun facts that add additional context, and critical thinking questions that encourage readers to take key concepts one step more. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.
- 2021
Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars, and other space objects we see make up just 4 percent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider too. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel to Mars or Venus? It's your turn to pick this or that!
- 2021
Technology is advancing rapidly. Transportation experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What choices would you make in a world of new technology? Would you rather take nanobot vitamins or use a wearable health monitor? Would you rather take to the skies with a jetpack or on a flying motorcycle? Would you rather have telescopic eyesight or supersonic hearing? It's your turn to pick this or that!
- 2021
This or That Questions About Technology
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Technology is advancing rapidly. Transport experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What choices would you make in a world of new technology? Would you rather take nanobot vitamins or use a wearable health monitor? Would you rather take to the skies with a jetpack or on a flying motorcycle? Would you rather have telescopic eyesight or supersonic hearing? It's your turn to pick this or that!
- 2021
This or That Questions About Space and Beyond
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars and other space objects we see make up just 4 per cent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider too. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel to Mars or Venus? It's your turn to pick this or that!
- 2019
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Focusing on the 2004 tsunami that devastated the Asian coast, the book delves into its causes, effects, and the responses that followed. It features accessible text, striking photographs, and a straightforward timeline, making it suitable for younger readers to understand how communities prepare for and react to such natural disasters.
- 2019
21st Century Disasters: Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the tsunami that battered to coast of Asia in 2004. Includes an overview of how people prepare for and respond to tsunamis, as well as stories of people who survived the 2004 tsunami--