{"product_id":"the-girl-who-drew-butterflies-how-maria-merians-art-changed-science-9780358667933","title":"The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJoyce Sidman's The Grew Who Drew Butterflies is a nonfiction biography about Maria Sibylla Merian, one of the first female entomologists and a woman who defied convention in her pursuit of knowledge and passion for insects. The book is richly illustrated with full-color original paintings by Merian and is a must-read for young scientists. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating nonfiction biography, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman takes readers on a journey to meet Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering female entomologist who defied societal norms and pursued her unwavering passion for insects. Merian's remarkable achievements include being one of the first naturalists to observe live insects up close, and her detailed documentation of the metamorphosis of butterflies is a testament to her scientific prowess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the book, Sidman's vivid storytelling is accompanied by stunning full-color original paintings created by Merian herself. These captivating illustrations bring the world of insects to life, captivating young scientists and enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's worth noting that during the time when Merian lived, bugs, of all kinds, were often regarded as \"born of mud\" and considered \"beasts of the devil.\" The question of why anyone, let alone a girl, would choose to study and observe these creatures is explored in The Girl Who Drew Butterflies. This book provides a fascinating answer to that question, shedding light on Merian's unwavering dedication to her scientific pursuits and her determination to break gender stereotypes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Girl Who Drew Butterflies has received numerous accolades, including a Robert F. Sibert Medal, a Booklist Editors Choice, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Year, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a New York Public Library Top 10 Best Books of the Year. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of Maria Sibylla Merian as a pioneering female scientist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 408g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 178 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780358667933\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyce Sidman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098115371258,"sku":"9780358667933","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660914356543_book.jpg?v=1661066526","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-girl-who-drew-butterflies-how-maria-merians-art-changed-science-9780358667933","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}