Weather: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides) - Softcover

Buckley, Bruce; Hopkins, Edward J; Whitaker, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554074304 ISBN 13: 9781554074303

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2008

Synopsis

An introductory guide to understanding weather and its effect on our lives.

It is human nature to try to understand, predict and control the weather that affects crops, wildlife and even one's mood. The world's favorite topic of conversation is also the subject of increasing scientific study.

Weather: A Visual Guide explores how weather works and its effect at a local and global level, revealing the importance of climate in determining landscape, flora and fauna, and the overall quality of our lives. Using dramatic never-before-published aerial and satellite photography, this book provides information about a fascinating spectrum of natural phenomena, including:

• Extreme weather such as tornadoes and hurricanes
• Natural events that affect the weather
• Forecasting and predicting weather
• How weather affects life on Earth
• Climate change.

Colorful diagrams provide at-a-glance understanding of complex issues, with explanations for interpreting weather signs and charts. Beautifully illustrated and clearly written, Weather: A Visual Guide simplifies a complex subject.

About this title

Product Description:

Beginning with chapters explaining how the weather engine works and the role of water, this guide uses diagrams, photographs and satellite imagery, along with concise and informative text, to cover all aspects of weather and climate, including extreme phenomena such as lightning, ice storms and tornadoes, and ending with chapters on global climate and changing climate from the age of the dinosaurs to the threats of ozone depletion and global warming. Slightly off-mint.

Review:

A profusely and often beautifully illustrated guide to all things meteorological.--Charles Matthews"San Jose Mercury News" (11/28/2004)

Meteorology explained, from isobars to acid rain, with 500 illustrations.--Ron Bethel"Associated Press" (12/01/2004)

Every page is packed with spectacular instructive photographs of weather phenomena and its aftermath... a visual delight.-- (01/01/2005)

Accurate and useable information... What really sets the book apart is its stunning visual impact. From cover to cover excellent photos and diagrams will grab the student's interest and make them want to find out more... Noteworthy as well for its global focus.-- (03/02/2005)

Using never-before-published aerial and satellite photography, this book provides current information about a fascinating spectrum of natural phenomena.--Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (01/01/2005)

Outstandingly presented. By following the illustrations in the text, a reader can gain a thorough understanding of weather... well written.-- (01/01/2005)

Lavishly illustrated, this book lives up to its title... Extensive information in a clear and easily understood style... highly recommended for academic and public libraries.-- (04/01/2005)

Chosen as one of the "Best Books for Junior High and Young Adult 2005" by Science Books and Films.--Science Books and Films (01/01/2006)

Panoramic introductions... establishes for readers a factual and even aesthetic foundation for further research.-- (10/15/2004)

A comprehensive academic resource with information and glorious color photographs on virtually every aspect of weather... An excellent resource.-- (12/01/2004)

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1554074304
• ISBN 13: 9781554074303
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304