The story of snow : the science of winter's wonder / by Mark Cassino ; with Jon Nelson ; illustrations by Nora Aoyagi.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2017Copyright date: ©2009Edition: First Chronicle Books, LLC paperback editionDescription: 33 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781452164366
- 1452164363
- A Junior Library Guild selection
- Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 Award, 2010
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 551.5784 C345 | Available | 33111010964035 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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
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.
Preschool-Grade 3.
870 Lexile.
A Junior Library Guild selection
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 Award, 2010
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning LG 4.8 0.5.
Aoyagi, Nora.