The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

In this engaging audiobook, award-winning author Joyce Sidman explores the remarkable life of Maria Merian, a 13-year-old girl in 17th-century Europe who defied societal norms by combining her passion for drawing with a curious scientific inquiry into the lives of insects. With no formal training, Maria embarked on a journey of observation and adventure, challenging the expectations placed on women of her era to unravel the mysteries of metamorphosis. Her groundbreaking work not only deepened our understanding of caterpillars and butterflies but also established her legacy as one of the world’s first ecologists.