{"product_id":"books-snowflake-bentley-by-jacqueline-briggs-martin","title":"Snowflake Bentley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSidebars with fascinating biographical information:\u003c\/b\u003e in addition to a lyrical story, the book includes biographical information to engage curious young readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on curiosity, perseverance, and discovery:\u003c\/b\u003e Bentley's story offers chances for children to see how curiosity and interest can lead to wonderful discoveries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFun facts for winter classrooms and cozy family reading\u003c\/b\u003e: including three of Bentley's actual snowflake slides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53671592591633,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780547248295.jpg?v=1781516651","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-snowflake-bentley-by-jacqueline-briggs-martin","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}