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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science
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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science

Joyce Sidman
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In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.

One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly.

Richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself, The Grew Who Drew Butterflies will enthrall young scientists.

Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be born of mud and to be beasts of the devil. Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them The Girl Who Drew Butterflies answers this question.

Booklist Editor’s Choice Chicago Public Library Best of the Year Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book Junior Library Guild Selection New York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of the Year

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Country
United States
Date
3 November 2022
Pages
160
ISBN
9780358667933

In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.

One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly.

Richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself, The Grew Who Drew Butterflies will enthrall young scientists.

Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be born of mud and to be beasts of the devil. Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them The Girl Who Drew Butterflies answers this question.

Booklist Editor’s Choice Chicago Public Library Best of the Year Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book Junior Library Guild Selection New York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of the Year

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Country
United States
Date
3 November 2022
Pages
160
ISBN
9780358667933

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