The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science by Joyce S

Description: The Girl Who Drew Butterflies by Joyce Sidman 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-color original paintings by Merian herself, The Grew Who Drew Butterflies will enthrall 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 Editors ChoiceChicago Public Library Best of the YearKirkus Best Book of the Year Bulletin Blue Ribbon BookJunior Library Guild SelectionNew York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of the Year FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Joyce Sidman is todays foremost nature poet writing for children. Her books have won a Newbery Honor, a Sibert Medal, two Caldecott Honors, and Bank Streets 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 Review Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Booklist Editors 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 ? "A fantastic array of illustrations embellish the text with photos of butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalises, and lovely images of Marias artwork and that of her fathers. Meanwhile, exceptional captions identify and establish each illustrations relevance to Marias life. A vibrant, wonderfully rounded biography on a pioneering and prodigiously talented woman." — Booklist, starred review ? "An exceptionally crafted visual biography of a pioneering entomologist and naturalist who lived a life devoted to discovery." — Kirkus, starred review "A marvel of a book, just like the subject, Maria Merian. Reading Sidmans fascinating and beautiful account of Merians life, we are witness to the miracle of a woman becoming an artist and a scientist in the 17th century. Just as a caterpillar emerges into the world out of its chrysalis, this book brings Merian out of the darkness and into the light."— Deborah Heiligman, author of Vincent and Theo and Charles and Emma, a National Book Award finalist ?"An excellent choice for young artists, budding scientists, fledgling entomologists, and fans of biography."--School Library Journal, STARRED review ?"Excellent reproductions of the gorgeous botanical prints allow readers to appreciate their accurate scientific detail and artistry."--Horn Book, STARRED review — Review Quote Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Booklist Editors 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 "A fantastic array of illustrations embellish the text with photos of butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalises, and lovely images of Marias artwork and that of her fathers. Meanwhile, exceptional captions identify and establish each illustrations relevance to Marias life. A vibrant, wonderfully rounded biography on a pioneering and prodigiously talented woman." -- Booklist, starred review "An exceptionally crafted visual biography of a pioneering entomologist and naturalist who lived a life devoted to discovery." -- Kirkus, starred review "A marvel of a book, just like the subject, Maria Merian. Reading Sidmans fascinating and beautiful account of Merians life, we are witness to the miracle of a woman becoming an artist and a scientist in the 17th century. Just as a caterpillar emerges into the world out of its chrysalis, this book brings Merian out of the darkness and into the light."-- Deborah Heiligman, author of Vincent and Theo and Charles and Emma, a National Book Award finalist "An excellent choice for young artists, budding scientists, fledgling entomologists, and fans of biography."-- School Library Journal , STARRED review "Excellent reproductions of the gorgeous botanical prints allow readers to appreciate their accurate scientific detail and artistry."-- Horn Book, STARRED review Details ISBN0358667933 Author Joyce Sidman Short Title The Girl Who Drew Butterflies Pages 160 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0358667933 ISBN-13 9780358667933 Format Paperback Subtitle How Maria Merians Art Changed Science DEWEY 595.7092 Country of Publication United States Audience Age 10-12 Publication Date 2022-08-18 Place of Publication Boston US Release Date 2022-08-18 UK Release Date 2022-08-18 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Clarion Books Illustrator Tom Sullivan Edited by Eric H. Bernicker Birth 1974 Death 1889 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications PhD Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2023-03-29 NZ Release Date 2023-03-29 Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142868723;

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