Snowflake Bentley
ISBN:
9780439130486 (0439130484)
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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