![]() ![]() "The illustrator's rich, gouache folk-style paintings, sometimes on a solid black background, share that joy in the natural world and with gentle fancy bring this little-known artist and entomologist to life. Paschkis' brilliantly colored and patterned paintings are an exuberant counterpoint to the minimal words.Joyous and inspiring, this beautiful introduction to a passionate young scientist ho defied grown-ups and changed history will spark children's own fascination with the natural world and its everyday dramas." - Booklist, Starred Review "In expertly pared-down language, the poetic lines deftly fold in basic science concepts about life cycles, along with biographical details that are further developed in an appended historical note. ThriftBooks 99.3 Positive Feedback 15. 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. ![]() ![]() It all makes for pleasant reading and stirring stuff." - San Francisco Chronicle Maria studied the whole life cycle of the summer birds, and documented what she learned in vibrant paintings. "Bolstered by flat but elegantly rendered paintings, the award-winning Engle illuminates the life of an early female scientist. A historical note at the end adds detail about Maria's life. Summer Birds: The Butterflies by Maria Merian written by Margarita Engle Illustrations by Julie Paschkis Show more Try YouTube Kids Learn more Comments are turned off. ![]() "Top-notch writing and absolutely stunning illustrations tell inspirational story. ![]()
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