Ken Libbrecht's Field Guide to Snowflakes by Kenneth Libbrecht (Author). Snowflakes are short-term works of art, tiny crystalline masterpieces, every as different from the subsequent as one individual is from another. If you need to look closer at these marvelous creations - and understand their patterns - this useful, pocket-sized e-book will serve as your introduction to the artwork and science of the snowflake.
As entertaining as it's informative, this comprehensive discipline guide describes the various various kinds of snowflakes, where and easy methods to discover them, and what will be learned from their intricate constructions and patterns. Also included are handy ideas for intrepid snowflake hunters, together with what sort of snowflakes to anticipate during certain weather situations, opportune ways for capturing them (the writer prefers the brightly-lit tops of parking garages at night, for example).
Illustrated with Libbrecht's personal exceptional microphotographs of actual snowflakes, the e book is itself a work of art, as pleasant to look at as it is to learn from, and as full of surprise as it is rich with answers. A wonderful information for snowflake lovers, classrooms, household fun, in addition to the serious or beginner scientist.
I got this e book for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. Not solely does it have probably the most amazing photographs of actual snowflakes, however it offers more info than you ever thought to ask about snowflakes.
My husband enjoys reading all types of discipline guides, whether it is about birds, bushes, and so forth and this was one among his favorites.
If you're looking for something a little less informational, check out Ken Libbrecht's Little Book of Snowflakes. I gave that one out to teachers and pals and was enjoyed by all. It is more of a small coffeetable book with a number of wonderful photographs.
I first saw Libbrecht's work in a current situation of The American Scientist, and was delighted when my wife gifted me with this charming little book.
In language that engages without condescending, Libbrecht explains the formation, symmetry, and growth of these miniature crystalline gems. I had just completed studying the e-book when we had an early-March snowfall. Armed with my modest digital camera and its macro settings, I used to be in a position to not only photograph individual snowflakes, however really see for myself the modifications in snowflake morphology because the termperature and humidity diverse through the snowstorm. Later, after proudly sharing my photographs with pals, they requested to see the ebook and have been as captivated as I. Even if you do not care to grasp the physics of snow, it is probably you will never take a look at snow the same way. And it was stimulating to see that "snowflakes" are often capped columns or needles. I can not wait until the following snowfall!
Ken Libbrecht's Field Guide to Snowflakes
Kenneth Libbrecht (Author)
112 pages
Voyageur Press; 1st edition (October 1, 2006)
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