Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. This title tells his story in woodcuts, giving children insight into a soul who had not only a scientist's vision and perseverance but a passion for nature.

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Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

This gorgeously illustrated Caldecott Medal-winning picture book celebrates the true story of Wilson Bentley, the man who first revealed the hidden beauty of snowflakes. Perfect for the holidays, snow days, and year-round reading.

From the time he was a boy, Wilson Bentley was captivated by snow. Where others saw cold and inconvenience, he saw miracles: each snowflake a tiny, one-of-a-kind work of art. With the encouragement of his parents, Wilson pursued his passion, eventually receiving a camera and microscope that allowed him to photograph snowflakes for the first time.

Though his fascination was often misunderstood, Wilson persevered. Over decades, he carefully documented hundreds of snowflakes, shared his discoveries through lectures and photographs, and at age sixty-six, published a groundbreaking book that forever changed how we understand these delicate crystals.

  • Sidebars with fascinating biographical information: in addition to a lyrical story, the book includes biographical information to engage curious young readers
  • Emphasis on curiosity, perseverance, and discovery: Bentley's story offers chances for children to see how curiosity and interest can lead to wonderful discoveries
  • Fun facts for winter classrooms and cozy family reading: including three of Bentley's actual snowflake slides

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"* "There will be so many uses for this book - not least of which is simply handing it to children and letting their imaginations soar like Bentley's" - Booklist, starred review."

Snowflake Bentley won the Caldecott Medal in 1999, while The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish was an ALA Noteworthy Book, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book, a Riverbank Review Finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, and the recipient of The Golden Kite Award for Illustration. She grew up on a farm in Maine that was similar to the one depicted in this narrative. She is a resident of Mt. Vernon is a town in Iowa.

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ISBN 13 9780547248295
ISBN 10 0547248296
Title Snowflake Bentley
Author Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Year published 2009-12-01
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.