Snowflake Bentley

Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin

From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, 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…

$23.99

SKU 9780395861622 Categories Biography (4-7), Biography (8-12), Holiday Themes, Read Aloud Picture Books Tags biography, christmas school, picture book biography, Read Aloud Revival, Read Aloud Revival Winter Nature Study, science, snowflakes, winter

Description

“Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the most beautiful and varied.” — Wilson Bentley (1865-1931)

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.

Snowflake Bentley won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.

This book is a part of the Read Aloud Revival – Winter Nature Study booklist. You can find all related Read Aloud Revival titles we carry here.