Title:
The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science
Author:
Sidman, Joyce, author.
ISBN:
9780544717138
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Physical Description:
120 pages, 23 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Contents:
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.
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.
Reading Level:
Ages 10-12.
Grades 4 to 6.
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