Snowflake Bentley

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Synopsis
In this Caldecott Medal–winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday.Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them.His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos. His work became the basis for all we know about beautiful, unique snowflakes today. This biographical tribute to a very special farmer is the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.
Copyright:
1998

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
32 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780547530833
Related ISBNs:
9780547248295
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:
4–7
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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