Mary Anning Fossil Hunter
This report tells the story of Mary Anning, who was born in 1799. Her lifelong interest in hunting for “curios” led to some important finds that caught the attention of scientists from around the world.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 September 2012
Reading year level: 6
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Mary Anning, scientist discoveries, evolution, life forms
Mary Anning Fossil Hunter
Words by Barbara Dobson
The article recounts Mary’s early life and how the skills her father taught her helped Mary to support the family after his death. Mary’s discoveries have helped scientists to understand the evolution of life forms.
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School Journal Level 3 September 2012
Inside this School Journal are two articles (Mary Anning Fossil Hunter; The Dinosaur Hunter), and one story (Tarakura of the Rangitāiki Plains).
1 of 3Tarakura of the Rangitāiki Plains
This exciting, fast-paced myth retells a traditional story from Ngāti Awa. It portrays one chief’s courageous actions to protect his iwi from the taniwha Tarakura.
2 of 3The Dinosaur Hunter
This article tells the story of a New Zealand woman who, like Mary Anning (see “Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter”), had a great curiosity about rocks and the fossils in them.
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