One of my Favorite Books: [The Girl Who Drew Butterflies..] by Joyce Sidman
If you have never read the book, [The Girl Who Drew Butterflies How Maria Marian's Art Changed Science] by Joyce Sidman I highly recommend it! The visuals are not only amazing, but the story is that of a woman who had an interest in something that at the time could be found as somewhat not very common for women at that time. . The story begins in the 16oos and the author transports us to a time of publishing house and amazing new discoveries. As a reader I was deeply enthralled in Maria Sibylla Merian's life. A girl who was born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany. I really enjoyed reading about Maria's life. She was a fantastic women! She was a scientist, wife, explorer, author, artist and mother. Maria researched and sketched insects she encountered. She studied and researched what they were about. Maria recorded in detail where they came from, their life cycle and much more. ...
