Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award Winner - Brossura

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs

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ISBN 10: 0547248296 ISBN 13: 9780547248295

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009

Riassunto

"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)

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. 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.

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Recensione:

There will be so many uses for this book not least of which is simply handing it to children and letting their imaginations soar like Bentley s. Booklist, starred review. --Booklist

L'autore:

Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of many delightful books for children, including Banjo Granny and Chicken Joy on Redbean Road. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and her web site is www.jacquelinebriggsmartin.com.

Mary Azarian has also illustrated From Dawn Till Dusk and Here Comes Darrell. She lives in Vermont.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0547248296
• ISBN 13: 9780547248295
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 32
• Disegnatore: Azarian Mary