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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. And for those inspired to collect and study their own snow crystals, there are snow-crystal-catching instructions in the back.
Review
I love snow! When I was little, my "if I could change the way the world works" wish was for it to snow in the summertime. After reading The Story of Snow, I am scientifically equipped to explain to my younger self that my dream is simply impossible. Which is sad, but regardless of the temperature when it falls, snow is awesome!
This book does a great job of teaching simple lessons (the conditions under which snow is formed, the different types of snow) in an easy to grasp way. Real pictures, with life-size comparisons, litter every page, making the whole lesson beautiful as well.
I learned a lot from this short book, and I imagine any kid who grows up playing in snow will find it fascinating. If only I hadn't read it on the cusp of summer. Now I have to wait several long months to fully appreciate my new knowledge.
Four out of five debris made into snow crystals.
Release Date: October 2009
Reading Level: Grade K+
Where In Dunlap Public Library's Collection: BLUESTEM
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