{"product_id":"snowflake-bentley-a-caldecott-award-winner-paperback","title":"Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award Winner - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Briggs Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Azarian\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis gorgeously illustrated Caldecott Medal-winning picture book celebrates the true story of Wilson Bentley, the man who first revealed the hidden beauty of snowflakes. Perfect for the holidays, snow days, and year-round reading.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the time he was a boy, Wilson Bentley was captivated by snow. Where others saw cold and inconvenience, he saw miracles: each snowflake a tiny, one-of-a-kind work of art. With the encouragement of his parents, Wilson pursued his passion, eventually receiving a camera and microscope that allowed him to photograph snowflakes for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough his fascination was often misunderstood, Wilson persevered. Over decades, he carefully documented hundreds of snowflakes, shared his discoveries through lectures and photographs, and at age sixty-six, published a groundbreaking book that forever changed how we understand these delicate crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSidebars with fascinating biographical information: \u003c\/b\u003e in addition to a lyrical story, the book includes biographical information to engage curious young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on curiosity, perseverance, and discovery: \u003c\/b\u003e Bentley's story offers chances for children to see how curiosity and interest can lead to wonderful discoveries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFun facts for winter classrooms and cozy family reading\u003c\/b\u003e: including three of Bentley's actual snowflake slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of many delightful books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBanjo Granny\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChicken Joy on Redbean Road\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and her web site is www.jacquelinebriggsmartin.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMary Azarian has also illustrated \u003ci\u003eFrom Dawn Till Dusk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHere Comes Darrell\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Vermont. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.8 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake Bentley\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44069736022150,"sku":"9780547248295","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/HdUJuinHGZ9780547248295.webp?v=1781539146","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/snowflake-bentley-a-caldecott-award-winner-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}