Snowflake Bentley / Jacqueline Briggs Martin ; illustrated by Mary Azarian.
A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations. Snow in Vermont is as common as dirt. Why would anyone want to photograph it? From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley thinks of ice crystals as small miracles, and he determines that one day his camera will capture for others their extraordinary beauty. Often misunderstood in his time, he took pictures that even today reveal two important truths about snowflakes: first, that no two are alike, and second, that each one is startlingly beautiful. His story gives children insight into a soul who had not only a scientist's vision and perseverance, but a clear passion for the wonders of nature.--Publisher information.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780395861622
- ISBN: 0395861624
- ISBN: 9780547248295
- ISBN: 0547248296
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, [1998]
- Copyright: ©1998
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Art techniques used:Hand tinted woodcut prints. |
| Target Audience Note: | AD830L Lexile Elementary Grade. AD830L Lexile. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader LG 4.4 0.5. Accelerated Reader 4.4. Reading Counts! 4.1. Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.4 0.5 27678. Reading Counts RC K-2 4.1 2 Quiz: 13536 Guided reading level: N. |
| Awards Note: | ALA Notable Children's Book, 1999 Caldecott Medal, 1999 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K- 2 Award, 1999 |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Juvenile works. Literature. |
Available copies
- 152 of 165 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 165 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | CAL MAR 1999 (Text) | 37810433871513 | Easy Caldecott | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | CAL MAR 1999 (Text) | 37810434224381 | Easy Caldecott | Checked out | 09/19/2024 |
