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The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science  Cover Image Book Book

The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science / written by Joyce Sidman.

Sidman, Joyce, (author.).

Summary:

"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780544717138
  • ISBN: 0544717139
  • Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Boston ; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The girl in the garden -- Egg -- Hatching -- First instar -- Second instar -- Third instar -- Fourth instar -- Molting -- Pupa -- Eclosing -- Expanding -- Flight -- Egg -- The woman in her world.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-12.
Grades 4 to 6.
Awards Note:
Sibert Medal, 2019.
Subject: Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717.
Entomologists > Germany > Biography.
Entomology > Germany > History > 17th century.
Scientific illustrators > Biography.
Scientific illustration > Germany > History > 17th century.
Scientists > Germany > Biography.
Women naturalists > Germany > Biography.
Insects > Metamorphosis.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch J B M561s (Text) 33126023085743 JBiography Available -
Erlanger Branch J B M561s (Text) 33126023085750 JBiography Available -


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