Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award Winner - Hardcover
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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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🏆 1998 Lupine Award Winner - Children/Young Adult Award|1999 Caldecott Medal Winner - Picture Book Award|1999 Bookseller's Choice Winner - Picture Book Award|1999 Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) Winner - Recommended Award|2000 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book Award
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