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Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer Hardcover – Illustrated, February 13, 2018

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A Moonbeam Children’s Books Gold Award Winner, Sarah B. Pomeroy and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby’s picture book Maria Sibylla Merian is the first biography of the celebrated artist, scientist, and adventurer written for ages 10 and up to enchant budding scientists and artists alike.

In 1660, at the age of 13, 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.

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—who 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.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    The J. Paul Getty Trust
  7. Publication date
    February 13, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    9781947440012
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1947440012
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Editorial Reviews

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“With its lively text, beautiful illustrations, quotations from Merian’s own study book, and fascinating sidebars on history, art, and science, “Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer” is an extraordinary and very highly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library biography collections for children.”―Midwest Book Review

"A visually stunning, well-researched biography of a woman artist and scientist."―School Library Journal

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“A highly readable and informative biography." -- Madeline J. Bryant ― Principal Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1947440012
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The J. Paul Getty Trust; Illustrated edition (February 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781947440012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947440012
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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Customers find the book beautifully illustrated and well-made. They also find the content interesting and accessible to all ages. Readers also describe the biography as accessible and precise.

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"This is loaded with beautiful illustrations and information about this woman scientist. Not an Easy Reader picture book though." Read more

"...While this book is richly illustrated and a fascinating read, I think the age group should being at maybe 10 rather than 8 that was suggested for..." Read more

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Fifth Generation Texan
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the ages accessible to all ages
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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This is a beautifully illustrated, precise and accessible biography of an extraordinary woman. I read it myself, share it with grandchildren, have sent copies to a naturalist-artist friend who recently was sent by the State Department to illustrate the flora and fauna of Surinam, sent it to a daughter who teaches World History to seventh graders and to teenage daughter of a friend in France who is using the book as background for her bac. This is a book for the ages accessible to all ages. Can not recommend it too highly.
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Scarlett
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated and smart -- should interest any young reader!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
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Although there have definitely been more books published on women in science in recent months, books on the well-known male scientists still dominate the marketplace... so I was pleased to stumble upon this. I purchased this biography of Maria Sibylla Merian for my niece for her birthday -- she's 12, and very interested in science -- and I just read it through before I give to her this weekend.

It's very well done -- nicely paced, very interesting and informative without being too dense, beautiful images throughout, including many illustrations from Merian's own notebooks.

Also includes a handy glossary for easy reference, although most of the words included in the glossary are also defined in the text, which is helpful.

I really enjoyed it, and hope my niece does as well. I think she will!!
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brette
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and info!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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This is loaded with beautiful illustrations and information about this woman scientist. Not an Easy Reader picture book though.
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G. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book about a very interesting woman.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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I bought this for my nearly 8 year old granddaughter. I have been trying to find and buy her books about interesting and impactful women. I think I will set this aside for my granddaughter for a couple of years. While this book is richly illustrated and a fascinating read, I think the age group should being at maybe 10 rather than 8 that was suggested for this book. Otherwise this book is a home run!
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Becky B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating biography of a courageous woman artist and scientist of the 1600s
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018
A biography of artist Maria Sibylla Merian, born in 1647, showing how she developed a scientific study of insects and other creatures centuries ahead of her time that provided groundbreaking knowledge. Her careful observations connected the multiple stages in the lives of many butterflies and moths, and her illustrations and studies in Surinam brought the Americas to Europe in vibrant color. The book is full of reproductions of Maria Sibylla's amazing illustrations.

This book is incredibly well-researched and is related in a more scholarly style for middle grade and young adult students. I love that they were able to use Maria Sibylla's actual illustrations throughout the book. That really helps to bring the woman to life. I had never heard of her before, but she made some major contributions to science and scientific art in a time when women really didn't have much of a place in the world. She was also rather adventurous for her time, venturing to Surinam from Europe and back to observe the creatures there. It is amazing to realize that she pre-dated Linneaus and that he actually used her works to classify several organisms. In all, a fantastic biography of a woman who made some major contributions to science over 300 years ago!

No content issues.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Natasha Redding
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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This book is extremely well-made. Although it's not a large book, it is still a wonderful gift to receive and give on this amazing scientist and is a wonderful primer for her work. I love it.
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Tatiana Sviiazova
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
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We bought this book for our almost 3 y.o. daughter. And for sure, she can’t read this book by her own now, but we read it together and she enjoys the pictures as well as the story. And then she pretends that she is reading this book to her toys during toys bedtime, this is so cute! The book itself is very stylish with some vintage vibes, not like many children’s books. You don’t regret!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for all ages!!!! By a woman about a woman artist!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
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Fabulous illustrations. It is a book to buy again to give away as a special gift and it is a keeper.

Not book for kindle but for ones library and maybe even for a coffee table.

excellent writing. Grand idea for a book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ok for teens as well
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023
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I wanted a book on women artists in history for an artistic family member. Some sounded interesting but their design didn't do credit to the artists. This book about Maria S Merian was an exception. It's a complete package: lovely art and design, interesting subject and well-written with a glossary and index. But I'm writing this review to help people who wonder about the reading level. I've seen different reading ages suggested, age 8+, 10+ and 12+. In my opinion, 8 years would be too young for nearly all kids unless you're reading to them. Some children might find it a bit hard even at age 10. So I think 11 or 12 + is realistic. I bought it for a very bright 12 year old. Also, don't worry if you want it for a teenager. Any teen interested in the subject matter should enjoy it. Despite the many illustrations, this is not a 'little kid's' book.
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Mariana
4.0 out of 5 stars Super interessante e lindo.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 9, 2022
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Incrível a estória e o trabalho da Maria Sibylla.
Livro bem bolado com design ótimo.
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L. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly accessible & comprehensive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2023
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Nicely done account of MSM's life & work & legacy.
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Susanna Colombo
5.0 out of 5 stars Orario cortesia
Reviewed in Italy on April 12, 2021
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Tutto ok
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Pavel Galvan
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente hermoso
Reviewed in Mexico on October 17, 2018
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Una maravilla de libro!!
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