**Discover the Inspiring Story of Mary Anning in the Little People, BIG DREAMS Series**
Uncover the remarkable life of Mary Anning, the pioneering paleontologist and daring fossil hunter, in this captivating addition to the **Little People, BIG DREAMS** book series. This series celebrates the journeys of extraordinary individuals who started out as children with big dreams and went on to achieve incredible feats.
Mary Anning’s story is one of perseverance and discovery. Born into a poor family, Mary spent her childhood combing dangerous cliffs for shells and bones, a passion that would eventually lead her to the groundbreaking discovery of a complete ichthyosaur skeleton. Despite facing gender barriers that excluded her from formal studies, Mary persisted, making her own groundbreaking discoveries—including dinosaur poo!—and advising the Geological Society when they needed her expertise. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge earned her the title of the “Mother of Paleontology,” a recognition that came after a lifetime 
