Snowflake Bentley
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998, is an illustrated picture book that tells the true story of Wilson Bentley and his lifelong fascination with snowflakes. This edition, comprising 32 pages, presents Bentley’s journey from a curious child to a dedicated scientist who sought to understand the beauty of snowflakes through photography and meticulous observation.
Readers will discover how Bentley’s passion for snow led him to catalog hundreds of snowflake photographs, ultimately contributing to our understanding of these unique natural wonders. The book highlights themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the intersection of art and science, making it suitable for young readers interested in biography, weather, and photography. With its rich prose and stunning artwork, this book serves as an engaging exploration of Bentley’s life and work, ideal for holiday reading or snow day enjoyment.
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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.
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