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Finding Wonders

Jeannine Atkins

Finding Wonders is a novel in verse about three girls living in different periods who become scientists. It follows Maria Merian’s observations of caterpillars, her discovery of metamorphosis, and her paintings of insect life cycles. It also includes Mary Anning’s fossil collecting on the cliffs of southwest England and Maria Mitchell’s comet discoveries. Their stories center on careful observation and scientific discovery.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
970L
ATOS Book Level
5.8
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
3
Word Count
21201
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
W
Themes
History · Insects And Bugs · Poetry · Science · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
September 20, 2016
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9781481465656
Language
English
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