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Take a deeper look at the unique, hidden beauty of winter with the world's foremost snowflake expert.From ten thousand feet above the Earth, a snowflake begins its fall. Its journey starts when ice forms around a nucleus of dust and is blown by the winds through clouds where the crystals blossom into tiny ice stars. Because it weighs next to nothing, a snow crystal may take hours to fallfinally landing where Caltech physicist Kenneth Libbrecht can use microphotography to record the tiny, intricate, frozen artistry of the snowflake. In The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry, Libbrecht teams with author Rachel Wing to create the most fascinating book on snowflakes ever published. This book defines the art and science of snowflakes for generations.Join Libbrecht and Wing as they charmingly chronicle the creation of snow crystals, both in nature and in the laboratory. The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry touches the hand of Mother Nature, showing incredible microphotography of individual snow crystals from all over the world. The book tells the history of snowflake observations mixed with an entertaining blend of tales of hunting snowflakes, snowflakes in literature and art, and the science of snowflakes, to bring a flurry of delightful snowflakes into the hands of warmbodied humans everywhere. With this captivating book, we can better appreciate snowflakes, winter's frozen artistry.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry'? A: The book focuses on the intricate beauty and science of snowflakes, exploring their formation, microphotography, and their significance in nature and culture.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Kenneth Libbrecht, a Caltech physicist and snowflake expert, in collaboration with writer Rachel Wing.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and makes it suitable for display.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry'? A: The book contains a total of 144 pages filled with captivating images and information about snowflakes.
- Q: When was 'The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, the engaging illustrations and accessible language make it suitable for children, especially those interested in nature and science.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book features stunning microphotography of individual snow crystals, showcasing their unique patterns and forms.
- Q: Does this book include scientific explanations of snowflakes? A: Yes, it combines art and science by detailing the formation of snowflakes and their properties, making it informative for readers of all ages.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for scientific studies? A: While it is primarily aimed at a general audience, the scientific insights and explanations may serve as a supplementary reference for studies related to snowflakes.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Star-Gazing', reflecting its focus on natural phenomena and the beauty of winter.