Maria Sibylla Merian – Artist, Scientist, Adventurer (Getty Publications – (Yale))

Nicely done account of MSM's life & work & legacy.

Quality of printing and information - a book for my grand daughter to grow into

Bought this for my wife, a Botanical Artist and author of fiction containing women explorers so she loved it. Very digestible as the author has written it for her Grandchildren but it raises them to her level so it explains beautifully without being condescending.

Good book, good value.

I am reviewing this book for Sarah B. Pomeroy, Jeyaraney Kathirithamby, Getty Publishers, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.Never heard of this great woman but this book was a great eye opener – loved the biography but the marvellous drawings did it for me – what a fantastic book. I could sit and look at the pictures again and again

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.

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.

Incrível a estória e o trabalho da Maria Sibylla.Livro bem bolado com design ótimo.

Tutto ok

Una maravilla de libro!!