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Cassino, Mark

 
9781452164366: Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder

Synopsis

Celebrate the magic of snowflakes with this insightful and beautiful book about the science of snow.



How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included for aspiring young snow scientists!



ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Perfect for all ages, this fascinating book is packed with facts about snow and brought to life with gorgeous photographs of ice crystals.

UNIQUE GIFT: The Story of Snow makes a great gift for anyone interested in the beauty of nature and the magic of snowflakes.
 
RAVE REVIEWS: With hundreds of five-star ratings, reviewers love this book. One person calls it “beautiful and informative” and another says it’s “great for any age!”



Perfect for:

  • Parents and teachers looking for a fun winter-themed read-aloud
  • Nature lovers, science buffs, and anyone interested in how snowflakes form—children and adults alike!
  • People who enjoy winter weather or live in places with cold climates
  • Adding to the shelf alongside Snowflake Bentley, Over and Under the Snow, or The Secret Life of a Snowflake 

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À propos de l'auteur

Jon Nelson is a retired ice physicist who taught meteorology and cloud physics at the University of Arizona. He now lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Mark Cassino is a fine art and natural history photographer. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Why do star-shaped snow crystals usually have six arms? Are no two snow crystals alike?These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow. And for those inspired to collect and study their own snow crystals, there are snow-crystal-catching instructions in the back.

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9780811868662: The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0811868664 ISBN 13 :  9780811868662
Editeur : Chronicle Books, 2009
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