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Ken Libbrecht's Field Guide to Snowflakes by Kenneth Libbrecht (2006, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760326452
ISBN-139780760326459
eBay Product ID (ePID)52629289
Product Key Features
Book TitleKen Libbrecht's Field Guide to Snowflakes
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicWeather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreNature, Science
AuthorKenneth Libbrecht
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-016357
Reviews"Part history, part physics lesson, part sumptuous photo gallery, and overall field guide to the beauty so often lost afloat and under boot." The New York Times , in their review of Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty, The Daily Yomiuri(Tokyo),Dec. 9, 2006 "It's a fun little book that shows nature's art in great detail." Chicago Sun Times,Dec. 6, 2006 "Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes(Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago." , NJ Family Life , January 2007 “This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author’s own snowflake microphotographs.� The International Journal of Meteorology, March 2007 “This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an ‘old-fashioned winter’ so that he could use this valuable book in the field.� Hamptons.com, Nov. 20, 2007 “A handy, pocket-sized book that offers tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, and opportune ways for capturing them. You can find and buy the book from the publisher or at any major bookstore.�, "Part history, part physics lesson, part sumptuous photo gallery, and overall field guide to the beauty so often lost afloat and under boot." "The New York Times," in their review of "Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty", NJ Family Life , January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs." The International Journal of Meteorology, March 2007 "This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an 'old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field." Hamptons.com, Nov. 20, 2007 "A handy, pocket-sized book that offers tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, and opportune ways for capturing them. You can find and buy the book from the publisher or at any major bookstore." , "Part history, part physics lesson, part sumptuous photo gallery, and overall field guide to the beauty so often lost afloat and under boot." The New York Times, in their review of Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty, The Daily Yomiuri ( Tokyo ), Dec. 9, 2006 "It's a fun little book that shows nature's art in great detail." Chicago Sun Times, Dec. 6, 2006 "Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes(Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago." , NJ Family Life, January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs." The International Journal of Meteorology,March 2007 "This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an 'old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field." Hamptons.com,Nov. 20, 2007 "A handy, pocket-sized book that offers tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, and opportune ways for capturing them. You can find and buy the book from the publisher or at any major bookstore." , " Part history, part physics lesson, part sumptuous photo gallery, and overall field guide to the beauty so often lost afloat and under boot." "The New York Times," in their review of "Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty", NJ Family Life, January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs." The International Journal of Meteorology, March 2007 "This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an 'old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field." Hamptons.com, Nov. 20, 2007 "A handy, pocket-sized book that offers tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, and opportune ways for capturing them. You can find and buy the book from the publisher or at any major bookstore.", The Daily Yomiuri "(Tokyo), Dec. 9, 2006 "It's a fun little book that shows nature's art in great detail." " Chicago Sun Times," Dec. 6, 2006 "Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes" (Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago." " ", "Part history, part physics lesson, part sumptuous photo gallery, and overall field guide to the beauty so often lost afloat and under boot." The New York Times, in their review ofSnowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty, NJ Family Life, January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs.", The Daily Yomiuri ( Tokyo ), Dec. 9, 2006 “It’s a fun little book that shows nature’s art in great detail.� Chicago Sun Times, Dec. 6, 2006 “Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes (Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.�, The Daily Yomiuri(Tokyo),Dec. 9, 2006 "It's a fun little book that shows nature's art in great detail." Chicago Sun Times,Dec. 6, 2006 "Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes(Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.", NJ Family Life , January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs." The International Journal of Meteorology, March 2007 "This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an 'old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field." Hamptons.com, Nov. 20, 2007 "A handy, pocket-sized book that offers tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, and opportune ways for capturing them.You can find and buy the book from the publisher or at any major bookstore.", The Daily Yomiuri "(Tokyo), Dec. 9, 2006 " It' s a fun little book that shows nature' s art in great detail." " Chicago Sun Times," Dec. 6, 2006 " Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes" (Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago." " ", NJ Family Life," January 2007 " This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author' s own snowflake microphotographs." "The International Journal of Meteorology, "March 2007 " This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an ' old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field.", The Daily Yomiuri ( Tokyo ), Dec. 9, 2006 "It's a fun little book that shows nature's art in great detail." Chicago Sun Times, Dec. 6, 2006 "Libbrecht is one of the foremost experts on snow. His recently published Field Guide to Snowflakes (Voyageur Press) is his fourth book on the subject, and his work is included in a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago." , NJ Family Life," January 2007 "This captivating introduction to the science behind snowflakes is highlighted by the author's own snowflake microphotographs." "The International Journal of Meteorology, "March 2007 "This book really tells the reader almost all he could possibly want to know about the humble snowflake, and certainly made your reviewer ache for an 'old-fashioned winter' so that he could use this valuable book in the field."
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Table Of ContentContents An Introduction to Snowflake Watching 7 Part I: Understanding Snowflakes Snowflake Fundamentals 10 The Morphology Diagram 11 Snowflake Symmetry 12 No Two Alike? 13 Crystal Faceting 16 The Branching Instability 18 Faceting versus Branching 19 The Knife-Edge Instability 21 Ridges, Ribs, and Rims 24 Sublimation 27 Rime 28 Snowflake Classification 30 The Origin of Snow 32 Part II: Field Guide Hieroglyphics in Ice &nb
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisSnowflakes are temporary works of art, tiny crystalline masterpieces, each as different from the next as one person is from another. If you would like to look closer at these marvelous creations - and understand their patterns - this handy, pocket-sized book will serve as your introduction to the art and science of the snowflake. ..As entertaining as it is informative, this comprehensive field guide describes the many different types of snowflakes, where and how to find them, and what can be learned from their intricate structures and patterns. Also included are handy tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, opportune ways for capturing them (the author prefers the brightly-lit tops of parking garages at night, for example). ..Illustrated with Libbrecht's own remarkable microphotographs of real snowflakes, the book is itself a work of art, as delightful to look at as it is to learn from, and as full of wonder as it is rich with answers. An excellent guide for snowflake lovers, classrooms, family fun, as well as the serious or amateur scientist., Snowflakes are temporary works of art, tiny crystalline masterpieces, each as different from the next as one person is from another. If you would like to look closer at these marvelous creations - and understand their patterns - this handy, pocket-sized book will serve as your introduction to the art and science of the snowflake. As entertaining as it is informative, this comprehensive field guide describes the many different types of snowflakes, where and how to find them, and what can be learned from their intricate structures and patterns. Also included are handy tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, opportune ways for capturing them (the author prefers the brightly-lit tops of parking garages at night, for example). Illustrated with Libbrecht's own remarkable microphotographs of real snowflakes, the book is itself a work of art, as delightful to look at as it is to learn from, and as full of wonder as it is rich with answers. An excellent guide for snowflake lovers, classrooms, family fun, as well as the serious or amateur scientist., This guide will not only explain the science behind these one-of-a-kind natural masterpieces, but showcases their delicate beauty through amazing microphotography of real snow crystals., As entertaining as it is informative, this comprehensive field guide describes the many different types of snowflakes, where and how to find them, and what can be learned from their intricate structures and patterns. Also included are handy tips for intrepid snowflake hunters, including what type of snowflakes to expect during certain weather conditions, opportune ways for capturing them (the author prefers the brightly-lit tops of parking garages at night, for example). Illustrated with Libbrecht's own remarkable microphotographs of real snowflakes, the book is itself a work of art, as delightful to look at as it is to learn from, and as full of wonder as it is rich with answers. An excellent guide for snowflake lovers, classrooms, family fun, as well as the serious scientist. Snowflakes are temporary works of art, tiny crystalline masterpieces, each as different from the next as one person is from another. If you would like to look closer at these marvelous creations and understand their patterns, this handy, pocket-sized book will serve as your introduction to the art and science of the snowflake. "Publisher's note: Congratulations to Ken Libbrecht on the selection of his snowflake microphotographs for the Holiday 2006 US Postal Service line of postage stamps!"
LC Classification NumberQC926.32L529 2006
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