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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

by Joyce Sidman

Today most people know that butterflies come from caterpillars, however, do we know who discovered that? It was a little girl who loved to sketch and paint and observe nature in her garden. This is her story and the story of her contribution to the world.

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