Thursday, April 5, 2012

PIcture book 23

Title: Snowflake Bentley
Author:Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Illustrated by: Mary Azarian
Genre: Children's Literature/picture
Subgenre: picture book

Theme: determination, pride, photography, loving what you do
Primary and Secondary characters: Bentley, and family
Awards, date of publication: 1998, Caldecott
Publishing company:  Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Summary and how it can be used in the classroom:From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles and constantly wanted to know more about them. He was 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.This story was a beautiful story in which Wilson Bentley will always be remembered for his scientific ways, and determination. This story can be used in the classroom when doing science or talking about weather changes. It also shows students to never give up on what you love.

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