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1) Who was Charles Darwin?

Author

Hopkinson, Deborah

Language

English

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Describes how Charles Darwin's passion for the natural world fueled his groundbreaking ideas on evolution and changed people's understanding of the natural world for years to come.

2) Out of school and into nature: the Anna Comstock story

Author

Slade, Suzanne

Language

English

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"A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature" --

3) The girl who drew butterflies: how Maria Merian's art changed science

Author

Sidman, Joyce

Language

English

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Nonfiction Choices for Children

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"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--