Book of the Month: Snowflake Bentley

December’s book of the month is entitled, Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline  Briggs Martin.  In this true story, a young boy named Wilson Bentley is fascinated by the falling snowflakes.  He is determined to capture with his camera the beauty and uniqueness of these snowflakes.  This book is a perfect way to introduce the snowflake and tie it into geometry and symmetry.  It is a wonderful story about how a child’s initial curiosity turns into a true passion and perseverance to learn about a natural wonder.  I hope you enjoy it!