Maria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer

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By Jeyaraney Kathirithamby and Sarah B. Pomeroy

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Maria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer by Jeyaraney Kathirithamby and Sarah B. Pomeroy is a children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating life of Maria Sibylla Merian. This captivating story explores how Merian became a pioneering figure in both the art and science worlds during the 17th century, highlighting her adventurous travels and groundbreaking discoveries in entomology. Through vivid storytelling, the book inspires young minds to appreciate the intersection of art and science.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a young reader interested in history, science, and art. It explores the fascinating life of a pioneering woman who made her mark as an entomologist and illustrator during the 17th century. Perfect for children who enjoy inspirational stories and learning about trailblazers who defied societal norms.

Maria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer

Science and art combine in this captivating, lushly illustrated biography of Maria Sibylla Merian, one of the world's first entomologists, who was also a botanist, naturalist and a celebrated artist.

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A Moonbeam Children's Books Gold Award Winner, Sarah B. Pomeroy and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby's picture book Maria Sibylla Merian is the first biography of the celebrated artist, scientist, and adventurer written for ages 10 and up to enchant budding scientists and artists alike.

In 1660, at the age of 13, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) began her study of butterfly metamorphosis—years before any other scientist published an accurate description of the process. Later, Merian and her daughter ventured thousands of miles from their home in the Netherlands to the rainforests of South America seeking new and amazing insects to observe and illustrate.

Years after her death, Merian's accurate and beautiful illustrations were used by scientists, including Carl Linnaeus, to classify species, and today her prints and paintings are prized by museums around the world. More than a dozen species of plants and animals are named after Merian.

With its lively text, quotations from Merian's own study book, and fascinating sidebars on history, art, and science, this volume is an ideal STEAM title for readers of all ages and interests—who will be inspired by Merian's talent, curiosity, and grit and will be swept up in the story of her life, which was adventurous even by today’s standards.

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The book beautifully covers the life of Maria Sibylla Merian, highlighting her as both an inspiring artist and scientist. It combines engaging storytelling with vivid illustrations, encouraging young readers to admire Merian's creativity, curiosity, and determination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781947440012

Publisher: Getty Trust Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 February 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Getty Publications

Illustration: 116 color + 3 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 668g

Pages: 96

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Biography & Memoir Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Jeyaraney Kathirithamby Sarah B. Pomeroy Science & Technology Biographies

About the Author

Sarah B. Pomeroy is Distinguished Professor of Classics and History, Emerita, at Hunter College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of women's history and has changed the paradigm in the field of classical studies. Her many publications about Greek and Roman women and ancient history include Xenophon Oeconomicus: A Social and Historical Commentary, Families in Classical and Hellenistic Greece: Representations and Realities, and Pythagorean Women: Their History and Writings. She wrote Maria Sibylla Merian for her seven grandchildren.

Jeyaraney Kathirithamby was a Rhodes Visiting Fellow and is an entomologist at the Department of Zoology and St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford. She is the world authority on the entomophagous parasitoid Strepsiptera and has traveled to Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Europe, and North and South America for collection of material. She has published over 100 scientific papers, and in collaboration with her husband, Malcolm Davies, she has written a book, Greek Insects.

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