Cover of The Dinosaur Expert

The Dinosaur Expert

Margaret McNamara, illustrated by G

Kimmy’s class visits a natural history museum, and she is eager to explore because she loves fossils, knows a great deal about dinosaurs, and hopes to become a scientist. A classmate tells her that girls are not scientists, leaving Kimmy quiet even when she recognizes information about the exhibits. Her enthusiasm returns when she encounters Gasparinisaura, named for the woman scientist who discovered it. Kimmy’s report on favorite paleontologists introduces seven girls and women known for work in the field.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD550L
ATOS Book Level
3.6
Word Count
954
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
N
Themes
Racism And Prejudice · School · Science · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Published
July 17, 2018
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780553511437
Language
English