Kenneth Libbrecht is a Cal-Tech Professor, who's micro-photography of snowflakes has been shown in three bestselling books: Snowflakes, Art of The Snowflake, Field Guide to Snowflakes.
A PICTURE BOOK NOT TO MISS: Caltech physics professor Kenneth
Libbrecht has translated his passion for ice crystals into an
extraordinary book for young people, "The Secret Life of a
Snowflake: An Up-Close Look at the Art and Science of Snowflakes"
(Voyageur Press: $17, all ages). How rare it is for a scientist to
be able to describe his work this simply: "I look at snowflakes
under a microscope and take pictures of what I see." - LA TimesThis
beautiful book is worth spending time with. Trust me, it's nothing
like the piles of slippery stuff in your driveway. "The Secret Life
of a Snowflake" features stunning photography (the kind you linger
over) and science that's fun and informative. - Cape Cod TimesThe
next time it snows, I am heading outside with magnifying glass in
hand, inspired by "The Secret Life of a Snowflake'' by Kenneth
Libbrecht (Voyageur). The target readers are 9- and 10-year-olds,
but the book deserves a broader audience. A snowflake researcher at
Caltech, Libbrecht is as enthusiastic about science as he is about
the beautiful photographs he takes of snowflakes under a
microscope. - Boston GlobeDepending on where you live, you may have
already seen a lot of snow this winter. But you've probably never
seen it like this. The author, a professor of physics at the
California Institute of Technology, presents super-close-up photos
of snowflakes, taken under a microscope, for a crystal-clear look
at one of nature's most delicate, dazzling displays. - American
Profile Aimed at kids but sure to engage any snow-loving adults
Kenneth Libbrecht's photos capture true works of nature's art, and
his text reveals a lot about where they come from and how they get
here. Oh, and you can learn how to make a paper snowflake -- the
right way. - StarTribuneHis latest book is for kids: The Secret
Life of a Snowflake, a fascinating look at the science of frozen
crystals that will appeal to adults, too...His book, a beautiful
blend of art and science, includes instructions for the proper way
to fold and cut a snowflake from paper. - Columbus Dispatch
Extraordinary photographs of individual snowflakes are the true
highlight of this informational book. With crisp detail and lit up
with colored light, the crystals are mesmerizing in their clarity
and brilliance. Libbrecht uses a first-person narration to describe
the microphotography process that he uses to create the images and
then goes on to outline the life cycle of a snowflake...A solid
addition to any science collection, this book will draw in young
enthusiasts, and the beautiful photographs will engage casual
browsers. - School Library Journal
Most children are naturally interested in snowfall and snowflakes;
they are a favorite subject of art activities in schools in the
winter months. This book will captivate readers. It does an
excellent job of integrating the science behind snowflake formation
and the beautiful natural art that is the end result. Written by a
physicist who studies snowflake form, the text is very informative
and covers many science concepts related to the subject (such as
light and color, the water cycle, crystal formation, and molecular
structure). The accompanying photographs are exquisite, and the
diagrams clarify the scientific content in an effective manner.
There are a few suggested activities in the text that a classroom
teacher could easily do with students, such as making paper
snowflakes and observing snowflakes under a microscope. This is a
great resource for integrated lessons at the elementary and middle
school level. - National Science Teachers Association
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