ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR
JANUARY 15 | SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY
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GOOD WEB LINK

http://snowflakebentley.com
This is the Jericho (Vermont) Historical Society's Web site. Snowflake Bentley lived in Jericho, and the Historical Society has quite a bit of archival material by or about him. Their attractive Web site includes excellent photos of Bentley and some of his snowflakes. Under Resources you will find the text of articles written by Bentley himself 1910-1925, a list of books about him, 15 links to other Web sites, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. They offer online shopping for their CD-ROM and snowflake-related items from their gift shop, plus a virtual tour of their museum, plus an online newsletter, plus a lively and interesting message board.

GOOD BOOKS
THE VERMONT WEATHER BOOK by David Ludlum

Vermont is fortunate to have its own weather book, which offers us background history, a month-by-month review of historic weather events, explanations of unusual weather events and extremes, a survey of historic storms by type, and a discussion of weather watching around the state. The first edition was published in 1985, and a second edition adds highlights from 1986-1994. This is an altogether useful and interesting book that I have read cover to cover and still refer to frequently. Its only shortcoming is the absence of an index, which I’m hoping some good weather-person might add in a third edition, along with more highlights since 1994.

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SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY Jacqueline Briggs Martin
(Recommended Age Range: 5 to 8)

A delightful children’s book written by an award-winning children’s book author and illustrated by Vermont artist Mary Azarian. It won the Caldecott Medal for illustrated children’s books, which indicates the quality of the art. The text is substantial, accurate, and easy-to-read. The final page includes photographs of Snowflake Bentley at work and three of his snow crystals. A nice gift book for a child who’s interested in the natural world.
THE SNOWFLAKE MAN by Duncan C. Blanchard

A biography of Wilson A. Bentley by an atmospheric scientist who has had a long-standing interest in Bentley’s life and work. He visited Vermont numerous times and interviewed many Vermonters who knew or were related to Bentley. The book includes 16 pages of photographs, detailed end-notes with each chapter, an annotated bibliography of books and articles about Bentley and subjects related to Bentley’s work, an annotated list of Bentley’s published articles, and an index. It is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to know what is known about Snowflake Bentley.
SNOW CRYSTALS by W. A. Bentley and  W. J. Humphreys

Reproductions of 2,500 of Snowflake Bentley’s photomicrographs of snow crystals, dew, frost, and hail. It’s a visual feast, but there’s not much explanatory text—only ten pages. You might want to check this one at a library before you buy it.