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Snowflake Bentley
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
48 posts | 28 read | 4 to read
From the time he was a small boy, 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 patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful. Full color.
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Rachel.hefner
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“Now two snowflakes are alike“

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Rachel.hefner
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

The beautiful art and imagery in this book helps to tell the amazing story of Snowflake Bentley. This is an inspiring story for young readers.

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sorrellkatie
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“No two snowflakes are alike.“

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Rachel.hefner
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Wilson Bentley was fascinated by snow.He wanted to learn more and more about snow and why it looked the way it did. His parents supported his curiosity gifted him his own camera and microscope. Through much patience and determination, Wilson dove into photography.

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sorrellkatie
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

I am not sure If my students would find this book relevant. I would use it in my classroom after the first snowfall. Students many enjoy this story if they are interested in art, photography, the outdoors, etc.

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sorrellkatie
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Biography, 1998. 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. 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.

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mfarragher
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“Willie said the photographs would be his gift to the world.”

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mfarragher
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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mfarragher
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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I 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.

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ed669621
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“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.“

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ed669621
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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ed669621
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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This 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.

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mlakota11
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“Each crystal was a masterpiece of design, and no two were alike.”
I like this quote because it emphasizes the unique beauty of every snowflake and reflects Bentley‘s awe and appreciation for nature‘s complexity. It encapsulates the essence of his work and the wonder he found in the intricate details of snowflakes, highlighting the book‘s celebration of natural beauty and scientific discovery.

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mlakota11
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

A memorable moment in Snowflake Bentley is when Bentley, after years of experimentation, finally succeeds in capturing a clear photograph of a snowflake. This breakthrough moment highlights his relentless dedication and passion for his work. This moment encapsulates the book‘s theme of celebrating the small wonders of the world.

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mlakota11
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Snowflake Bentley is a crafted biography that celebrates the life of Wilson Bentley, the first person to photograph snowflakes. The book vividly portrays Bentley‘s dedication to capturing the intricate beauty of each snowflake. This inspiring and educational book is a wonderful tribute to the wonders of nature and the importance of following one‘s curiosity.

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Kylenbosworth
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“He waited hours for just the right crystal and didn‘t notice the cold”

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Kylenbosworth
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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Kylenbosworth
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Snowflake 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.

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TheBookgeekFrau
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Great children's story about Wilson Bentley and how he made a camera to photograph snow flakes ❄️

#DecemberDreams #LetItSnow

Eggs Lovely! I used this book and other snowflake books with students for many years, then we would make our own ❄️🩵❄️ (edited) 12mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❄️ ⛄️ 12mo
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bkloppman
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Caldecott Winner
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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SophieA
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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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SophieA
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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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.

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SophieA
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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“Yet he would not quit.“

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liz.eng
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“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“.

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liz.eng
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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liz.eng
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Snowflake 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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BookmarkTavern
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coffees snowflake bentley 5y
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YvetteE
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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!

YvetteE http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/using-snowflake-b...
This lesson plan aligns with reading, writing and critical thinking standards that involve whole group discussion and team created diagrams. ESOL strategy 21. Record your lectures, presentations, or stories on audiotape, especially for new students who have very limited exposure to English and UDL principle Offer ways of customizing
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YvetteE the display of information (1.1) PR would be appropriate for the reading level.

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DrSpalding I love this biography and partner reading could work quite well. Reading this prior to a science lesson about snowflakes and or the winter season would work well. 5y
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BRaulerson
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Snowflake 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.

BRaulerson A great resource is http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/using-snowflake-b....

A UDL strategy I would use is Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships. The ESOL Strategy that would be appropriate for this story is Teach think, pair, and share in cooperative groups. This is a great story to talk about who is was and why is he famous. #UCFLAE3414F19
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DrSpalding Your resource did not hyperlink however I am familiar with this book and the amazing resources online! This is a must for this time of year. His work is phenomenal! Have you seen the photographs of the snowflakes? It is truly unbelievable. 5y
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jkraynak
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“He said snow was as beautiful as butterflies, or apple blossoms”

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jkraynak
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

I love that his parents did what the could to support him and his interest in snow.

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jkraynak
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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This 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.

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erincox
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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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erincox
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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Biography
Wilson Bentley Is the first person to ever take a photograph of a snowflake

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cjbattiste
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

“Willie was catching single snowflakes.”

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cjbattiste
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

In this book, the illustrator does an excellent job highlighting the nature - which is extremely important in this story.

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cjbattiste
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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I love the dedication and persistence that Bentley has in this book. It relays a great message for children.

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sydneybrooks
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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sydneybrooks
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin

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.

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sydneybrooks
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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This 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.

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GatheringBooks
Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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#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

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CraftyBookNerd1
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If you love snow, snowflakes, and the beauty behind nature, then you need to check out this book! ❄️🌨📷🎥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Suet624
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In 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.

AmyG Oh wow! Fun. Even I have heard of him. ;) 7y
Suet624 @AmyG Ha!! Come on up and we can explore other fun spots of note... 7y
AmyG I am moving to CO in Jan. But...when I come to visit my daughter in the spring...maybe we can finally meet! 7y
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kspenmoll Perfect!!❄️❄️ 7y
Suet624 @AmyG yippee! Yes! 7y
emilyhaldi Love it! ❄️❄️❄️ 7y
Leftcoastzen Very cool , forgot about him. (edited) 7y
merelybookish @Suet624 Sounds like a fun field trip!! @AmyG Where in CO are you moving? 7y
AmyG To the mountains of the Vail valley. @merelybookish (edited) 7y
batsy Wow. I'm imagining his patience and persistent attention to detail... How fascinating. 7y
DivineDiana Yes, a perfect cooperation of the weather spirits with your trip! ❄️ 7y
Mdargusch I love this! 7y
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BookmarkTavern
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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

rubyslippersreads What a lovely tradition! ❤️🎄 7y
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Eggs
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I have this 'thing' about snowflakes ❄️ and the magic !!

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Kirsten.Pacheco
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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

Nichdorsey02 Sounds like a good book to introduce for a science lesson on precipitation. Would definitely give it a read. 7y
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Brittney3
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This 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/
#ucfwalterslit