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Before Carl Linnaeus began classifying organisms, before John James Audubon drew birds from the wild, before Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution, there lived a 13-year-old girl named Maria Merian who loved to draw bugs. With no formal training or university education, Maria Merian took on the role of artist, adventurer, and scientist in 17th-century Europe - a time when women were rarely allowed responsibilities outside the home, and unusual interests led to accusations of witchcraft.

What's that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It's a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind their wacky feathers. Each audiobook features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. It's sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.