Sidman, Joyce,

The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science / Joyce Sidman. - x unnumbered pages, 120 pages, 23 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm

Book includes x unnumbered preliminary pages and 23 unnumbered pages after main text.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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."--

Ages 10-12. Grades 4 to 6.



Robert F. Sibert medal, 2019

9780544717138 (hbk.)

2016057731


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QL31.M53 / S53 2018

595.7092 B