The Horn Book Guide

BIOGRAPHIES

Pomeroy, Sarah B. , Kathirithamby, Jeyaraney

Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer

96 pp. | Getty | February, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-947440-01-2 $21.95

(3) YA The seventeenth-century entomologist, ecologist, and artist fully comes to life in this absorbing biography. Richly illustrated with over a hundred images, including those by Merian, her daughters, and their contemporaries, this comprehensive book presents Merian's personality and unique contributions while also providing ample insight into the era in which she worked. The authors' scholarly backgrounds are on display in the depth and detail of coverage. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter