EAN: 9781947440012

MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN - SARAH B POMEROY JEYARANE...

In 1660  at the age of thirteen  Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) began her study of butterfly
metamorphosis-years before any other scientist published an accurate description of the
process. Later  Merian and her daughter ventured thousands of miles from their home in the
Netherlands to the rainforests of South America seeking new and amazing insects to observe and
illustrate. Years after her death  Merian's accurate and beautiful illustrations were used by
scientists  including Carl Linnaeus  to classify species  and today her prints and paintings
are prized by museums around the world. More than a dozen species of plants and animals are
named after Merian. The first Merian biography written for ages 10 and up  this book will
enchant budding scientists and artists alike. Readers will be inspired by Merian's talent 
curiosity  and grit and will be swept up in the story of her life  which was adventurous even
by today's standards. With its lively text  quotations from Merian's own study book  and
fascinating sidebars on history  art  and science  this volume is an ideal STEAM title for
readers of all ages and interests.

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