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The Story of Snow

The Science of Winter's Wonder By Mark Cassino
with Jon Nelson, Ph.D.

10 x 10 in; 36 pp ; full-color throughout, all ages
Hardcover
Published in September, 2009
ISBN 9780811868662
ISBN10 0811868664

$16.99  

The Story of Snow -- How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included.

Mark Cassino is a fine art and natural history photographer. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with his wife, Pam, and their two cats.

Jon Nelson is a teacher and physicist who has studied ice crystals and clouds for more than 15 years. He lives near Kyoto, Japan.