The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

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How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

By Joyce Sidman

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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies by Joyce Sidman explores the life of Maria Merian, a pioneering entomologist who studied caterpillars and butterflies in the 17th century. The book delves into her journey of discovery, passion for art, and scientific curiosity, providing young readers with an inspiring look at her groundbreaking work. Accompanied by illustrations and historical context, it reveals how Maria's observations challenged established beliefs about metamorphosis.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by natural history and the extraordinary lives of pioneering women. It beautifully merges poetry and nonfiction, detailing the intriguing story of a young scientist in a way that's both educational and enchanting for children.

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

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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-colour original paintings by Merian herself, The Girl Who Drew Butterflies will enthral 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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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies by Joyce Sidman is highly praised for its vivid illustrations and detailed captions that enrich the narrative of Maria Merian's life. It is celebrated as a visually stunning biography of a pioneering entomologist and naturalist, highlighting her artistic and scientific achievements in the 17th century. The book is lauded for its ability to captivate young artists, scientists, and biography enthusiasts, offering exceptional reproductions of Merian's intricate botanical prints.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358667933

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarion Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 442g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joyce Sidman

About the Author

Joyce Sidman is today's foremost nature poet writing for children. Her books have won a Newbery Honor, a Sibert Medal, two Caldecott Honors, and Bank Street's Claudia Lewis Award. For her body of work, she won the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She lives in Wayzata, MN, where she loves to look for branching shapes in oak trees and rhubarb leaves. Visit her at joycesidman.com