the butterflies of Maria Merian Engle, Margarita. creator Paschkis, Julie illustrator New York Henry Holt and Co. 2010 1st ed. eng 1 volume (unpaged) color illustrations 27 cm In the Middle Ages, people believed that insects were evil, born from mud in a process called spontaneous generation. This is the story of one young girl who took the time to observe and learn, and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece Margarita Engle ; illustrations by Julie Paschkis Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011 [E] 9780805089370 (hc : alk. paper) 000028/000028bd.jpg 000028/000028bd.jpg DLC 117093