Snowflake Bentley
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. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and...
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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. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful. His story is gracefully told and brought to life in lovely woodcuts, giving children insight into a soul who had not only a scientist's vision and perseverance but a clear passion for the wonders of nature. "Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the most beautiful and varied." -- Wilson Bentley. SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780547248295 (0547248296)
ASIN: 547248296
Publish date: December 28th 2009
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Non Fiction,
Biography,
History,
Science,
Environment,
Nature,
Art,
Biography Memoir,
Picture Books,
Holiday,
Christmas,
Photography
If you're interested in factual picture books, this is a good one. It think it ranks with The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: An Illuminating History of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, Artist and Lecturer among my favorites.Library copy
Simply told, gorgeously illustrated story of a man's obsession with observing, capturing and sharing snowflakes. I had seen Bentley's photos before but never knew the story of his life. It's a delightful story, on that makes me want to read a full-length biography of the man. Beautifully done.
6/15/11 ** Gorgeous woodblock & watercolor illustrations. Dual text format - the main text tells the narrative of Bentley's life while sidebar comments provide additional details about his scientific process and other miscellaneous details.
Snowflake Bentley is the real life story of Wilson 'Willie' Bentley who grew up on a farm rural Vermont and developed a passion for snow. Thank goodness since his little town received approximately 120 inches per year! In particular Willie became fascinated with snowflakes. He eventually figured ...
If you're interested in factual picture books, this is a good one. It think it ranks with The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: An Illuminating History of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, Artist and Lecturer among my favorites.
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