This would be a great story to add in a unit about scientists and to explore the science behind snowflakes. It also provides a message of following your passion and pursuing what makes you happy.
pickI have always enjoyed trying to look at snowflakes when they land on coats of gloves. This was a fascinating story about the first pictures of snowflakes. I really liked it and think it is great story about learning about the world around you.
“Snow in Vermont is as common as dirt. We never tire of it. Bentley saw something in the snow that no one else could see.“
This book could be used to help kids recognize their passion for a certain thing and pursue that passion and follow it, even in the face of obstacles.
pickThis is a non-fiction picture book that tells the story of Wilson Bentley, a farmer who became the first person to photograph snowflakes. The book combines the engaging text and beautiful illustrations to celebrate Wilson's love for nature. This book also introduces readers to art and science. It was published in 1998 and it won the Caldecott Medal as well.
“He waited hours for just the right crystal and didn‘t notice the cold”
This is a beautiful story with a powerful message for children on transforming a dream into a reality. This is a longer story and I would read this to a class of second to fourth graders.
pickSnowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, 2020. Caldecott Award Winning Book. This book is about a boy who is fascinated by snow and snowflakes. The main character was determined to learn to photograph snowflakes, capturing their intricate and delicate designs. His story goes from what seems like hopelessness to fame and popularity. This is a great book for teaching the value of hard work and dedication to one‘s dreams.
Great children's story about Wilson Bentley and how he made a camera to photograph snow flakes ❄️
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This book follows Bentley‘s journey as he learns how to photograph snowflakes, something never done before. Bentleys passion and appreciation for nature compels the reader through this book and inspires us to be curious about the world.
This would be a good book to read in the winter, students can make their own snowflakes using paper.
“Willie said the photographs would be his gift to the world.”
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This book won a Caldecott medal in 1999. It is about a man named Bently who loved the snow and would spend hours trying to draw the snowflake's intricate details before they melted. He never could until his parents got him a camera. He took amazing pictures of snowflakes and would sell them for really cheap. He never became rich off of the pictures and instead shared his love of snow with others.
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I would use this book to talk about how it is okay to have different interests than your friends and family. And that being different than others is a good thing and to be valued.
“When his mother gave him an old microscope, he used it to look at flowers, raindrops, and blades of grass. Best of all, he used it to look at snow“.
Beautiful, stunning images by Mary Azarian. The side comments talking about the background of his discoveries and life growing up. At the end it shows how much of an impact his invention and discovery had made towards society.
pickSnowflake Bentley, 1998. Author Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Mary Azarian. Caldecott Award Winning Medal. This book is informational and inspiring. Bentley was a bright, intelligent kid who was determined to capture the image of a snowflake. He overcame many obstacles and challenges to get to his goal.
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Students will learn about Wilson Bentley while reading Snowflake Bentley, the Caldecott winning picture book. Jaqueline Briggs Martin creates a verbal timeline of the great photographer‘s life and how he came to capture images of snowflakes. Mary Azarian‘s beautiful art brings the story of Bentley to life with vibrant colors and wide shapes. Each page is detailed with different snowflakes!
pickSnowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin is a biography on Wilson Bentley. Snowflake Bentley was a farmer with a passion for nature and wanted nothing more but to share it with the world. He became famous for his micro photography of snowflakes and was very passionate about it. This picture book would be great as a partner read or even an independent read.
I love that his parents did what the could to support him and his interest in snow.
pickThis is a book about a boy who loves snow. He studied the single snowflakes and all the ice crystals. To further his interest, he studied moisture and weather and did experiments with raindrops. He began drawing the snow flakes in an attempt to save them, and show their beauty to everyone who missed it. His parents help by getting a camera. it‘s a lovely book with a lovely story about how far someone can go with what they love.
This is a book I would love my students to read! Learning new things you never thought about is so awesome!
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Wilson Bentley Is the first person to ever take a photograph of a snowflake
In this book, the illustrator does an excellent job highlighting the nature - which is extremely important in this story.
pickI love the dedication and persistence that Bentley has in this book. It relays a great message for children.
When his mother gave him an old microscope, he used it to look at flowers, raindrops, and blades of grass. Best of all, he used it to look at snow.
I love the format of this book! It‘s so different and reminds me of The Mitten almost. The illustrations are also very warm which reminds me of winter and cold.
pickThis is another biography that highlights how something so normalized now was not appreciated back in the day. Wilson Bentley was very persistent and passionate about capturing snowflakes and nature and would not be deterred. This has a great message for kids.
pick#ReadingResolutions Day 23: A quote from this book: “The average dairy farmer gets up at dawn because he has to go to work in the cow yard. I get up at dawn, too. But it is because I want to find some leaf, hung with dew; or a #🕸 which the dew has made into the most delicate ropes of pearls. I take my camera with me, get down on my knees in the wet grass, and photograph these exquisite bits of nature.” My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-8x9
pickIf you love snow, snowflakes, and the beauty behind nature, then you need to check out this book! ❄️🌨📷🎥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickIn Vermont we all know the story of Snowflake Bentley. He spent his life magnifying and photographing snowflakes in Jericho, Vermont, proving that each snowflake is uniquely different. After reading this book a zillion times to Captain Adorable, I realized he would appreciate driving the 45 minutes to the Snowflake Bentley Museum. How lovely that we were able to drive there while it was snowing.
This is my Christmas Advent Calendar Story Shelf.
My paternal grandmother would buy copies of Christmas stories for all the children and grandchildren because she loved the stories so much and loved sharing them even more. #seasonsreadings2017 #onlyatchristmas @RealLifeReading
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin is a Biographical picture book about a young boy who developed a fascination of snow crystals through pictures. He received a microscope for his fifteenth birthday and had over 5000 pictures of his snowflakes up until his death. Here are some good resources to assess students understanding of the book. https://teachers.net/lessons/posts/4357.html #UCFWalterslit
pickThis nonfiction book is a true story about a boy who discovers his love for snowflakes through photographs. This book could be good for any elementary grade. Here is a lesson plan for this book: https://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/snowflake-bentley-lesson-plan/
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