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The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science
Record details
- ISBN: 0544717139
- ISBN: 9780544717138
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Physical Description:
120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
print - Publisher: Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018]
- Copyright: ©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. |
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- Baker & Taylor
Explores the life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, a naturalist and illustrator who uncovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery. - Baker & Taylor
A portrait of one of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly describes Maria Merian's life and her groundbreaking work documenting the metamorphosis of the butterfly. By the Newbery Honor-winning author ofBefore Morning . 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. - Baker & Taylor
"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."-- - HARPERCOLL
In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honorâwinning 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.Â
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 âborn of mudâ and to be âbeasts of the devil.â Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them? The Girl Who Drew Butterflies answers this question.
- Booklist Editorâs 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
- HoughtonRobert F. Sibert Medal winner
Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be 'born of mud' and to be 'beasts of the devil.'Â Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them?
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. In this visual nonfiction biography, richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself, the Newbery Honor'winning author Joyce Sidman paints her own picture of one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.
Booklist Editor's Choice
Chicago Public Library Best of 2018
Kirkus Best book of 2018
2018 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
Junior Library Guild Selection
New York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of 2018
 - HoughtonNewbery-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.
- HoughtonNewbery-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.
 - HoughtonRobert F. Sibert Medal winner
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?
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. In this visual nonfiction biography, richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself, the Newbery Honor–winning author Joyce Sidman paints her own picture of one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.
Booklist Editor’s Choice
Chicago Public Library Best of 2018
Kirkus Best book of 2018
2018 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
Junior Library Guild Selection
New York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of 2018