Snowflake Bentley: An Inspiring True Story About Snowflakes and Curiosity for Children (Ages 4–8)
A biographical picture book about Wilson Bentley, who devoted his life to observing and recording snowflakes. Woodcut textures emphasize winter's stillness and the dignity of scientific observation.
Work Information
Each snowflake holds its own shape.
Mary Azarian's woodcuts give quiet force to a story of snow and science.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 1998-09-28
- Pages
- 32 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 25.4 x 0.97 x 25.4 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780395861622
- ISBN-10
- 0395861624
- Price
- 2812 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Activities, Crafts & Games/Games/Board Games
This gorgeously illustrated Caldecott Medal–winning picture book celebrates the true story of Wilson Bentley, the man who first revealed the hidden beauty of snowflakes. Perfect for the holidays, snow days, and year-round reading. From the time he was a boy, Wilson Bentley was captivated by snow. Where others saw cold and inconvenience, he saw miracles: each snowflake a tiny, one-of-a-kind work of art. With the encouragement of his parents, Wilson pursued his passion, eventually receiving a camera and microscope that allowed him to photograph snowflakes for the first time. Though his fascination was often misunderstood, Wilson persevered. Over decades, he carefully documented hundreds of snowflakes, shared his discoveries through lectures and photographs, and at age sixty-six, published a groundbreaking book that forever changed how we understand these delicate crystals. Sidebars with fascinating biographical information: in addition to a lyrical story, the book includes biographical information to engage curious young readers Emphasis on curiosity, perseverance, and discovery: Bentley’s story offers chances for children to see how curiosity and interest can lead to wonderful discoveries Fun facts for winter classrooms and cozy family reading : including three of Bentley’s actual snowflake slides
Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of Snowflake Bentley, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal, and The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish, an ALA Notable Book, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book, Riverbank Review Finalist, Notable Social Studies Trade book and winner of The Golden Kite Award for Illustration. She grew up on a farm in Maine much like the one in this story. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Caldecott Medalist Mary Azarian is a consummate gardener and a skilled and original woodblock artist. Many of her prints are heavily influenced by her love of gardening, and her turn-of-the-century farmhouse is surrounded by gardens that reveal an artist's vision. Mary Azarian received the 1999 Caldecott Medal for SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. She lives, skis, and gardens in Vermont.
Reviews
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雪の結晶の写真家Bentleyの生涯をえがいたコールデコット賞受賞作品
語数 1,492 YL 2.8 アメリカのVermont州のJerichoという小さな農村の豪雪地帯に生まれ、 雪に魅せられ、生涯を雪の研究と写真撮影に捧げたWilson Bentely氏の 伝記の英語絵本です。 幼い頃から雪の魅力にとりつかれ、母親から顕微鏡をプレゼントされた ことをきっかけに雪の結晶のデッサンを始めることになります。来る日 も来る日も描き続け、何としてもそのかたちを他の人に見せてあげたい という思いが募っていきます。 そして、カメラの存在を知ったBentleyに両親が10頭の乳牛よりも値段が 高かった当時のカメラを財産をはたいて買ってあげて、雪の写真撮影を 始めます…。 Bentleyの雪の研究と写真撮影に捧げる強い情熱と意志が本文からじりじ りと伝わってきます。そして、その情熱を支えた両親。こういった家庭 に育ったからこそ卓越した業績を残せたことも窺い知ることができます。 Mary Azarianによる版画も素晴らしく、本書の魅力を一段と上げています。 1999年のコールデコット金賞受賞作品です。『雪の写真家ベントレー』で 和訳も刊行されています。
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科学者ではなかった科学者
雪の結晶の写真撮影に、世界で始めて成功したベントリーの伝記の絵本。農家に生まれた少年が、雪に魅せられて、雪の観察を生涯続けたことが語られている。ベントリーの雪の結晶の写真がなかったら、人々は手袋の上に落ちる雪片に、自然の神秘を感じる事はなかっただろう。版画の静かな絵が、却って主人公の雪への熱意を伝えている。
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Lovely book
A very interesting book - my 3 year old is probably a bit young ... he lost interest quite quickly... I’ll save it for next winter
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Fantastic, historical children's book!
A great read, especially in the winter months. I enjoyed it as much as my kids! An interesting story and fascinating details about snow!
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Five Stars
Heartwarming story
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Grade 3
An interesting read for grade 3 students.
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something for every audience
There is something for everyone in this book. It can be difficult to find a non-fiction story, particularly an autobiography, told in a way that will fascinate the very young. This book does just that - but fascinates the more mature reader as well - including grade school students and adults. The story of Mr. Bentley is told in a very charming way with warm and pleasing pictures, and easy to read and follow text. You could learn quite a bit just by reading the story line. But as an added bonus, there were side bars that added even more historical information - so you could go back and read that yourself if your little one was not quite ready to hear that level of detail. These captions were not intrusive - the way I personally find the Magic School Bus captions to be - but rather side bars that you could read (or not read) at your own discretion. One of the nice things about Mr. Bentley's autobiography - is that you can learn some history, you can learn some science, and you can also simply enjoy the story of a man who was passionate about what he did.