Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004NSVGBM |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Maria Merian was only a child, but she disagreed. In the Middle Ages, people believed that insects were evil, born from mud in a process called spontaneous generation. This is the story of one young girl who took the time to observe and learn, and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece. . Maria studied the whole life cycle of the summer birds, and documented what she learned in vibrant paintings. She watched carefully as caterpillars spun themselves cocoons, which opened to reveal summer birds, or butterflies and moths
"Four Stars" according to Angela Boyle. I'm glad there's a children's book about her.. "Really beautiful illustrations in a book about science" according to S. Sample. Really beautiful illustrations in a book about science, and a female scientist, but written in a fun and entertaining way. My girls love it!. Five Stars Beautiful illustrations and inspiring story
Occasional black backgrounds provide backdrops for her imagination. Fortunately, her artistic family provides her the training and time to study, collect, and paint insects and their habitats. Her activities are suspect and punishable. A historical note shares some of the context of her life. Carol S. Although a little slight on content, this fascinating glimpse of a woman far head of her time and unknown to most young readers offers a fresh perspective on the study of insects. . The flowing vines, jewel tones, and imaginary creatures in the illustrations al