Field Guide to the Weather
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-59193-824-8 (ISBN)
Your Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the Weather
From the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it. We try to predict it. But how well do we truly understand it?
Professional meteorologist Ryan Henning presents Field Guide to the Weather, a handy reference to meteorology and to the types of weather phenomena that one might encounter at home or in nature. It includes a simple introduction to the basics of meteorology—explaining the aspects of the atmosphere that dictate how weather works. From there, the field guide looks at a variety of individual weather topics: cloud formation (and cloud-type identification), various forms of precipitation, and much more. The author goes on to discuss government-issued watches and warnings, and weather safety. Plus, readers are sure to appreciate the book’s helpful guide to interpreting weather forecasts and available model information when planning an afternoon picnic or next week’s vacation.
Field Guide to the Weather is a perfect introduction to the science of weather. The information is captivating for kids and adults alike. The simple explanations are useful in easing the mind of a frightened child, and the in-depth details help adults learn to understand and prepare for the weather ahead.
Ryan Henning was born and raised in Minnesota, where he spent most of his formative years in the Minneapolis suburb of Victoria. There, he developed a fascination with the weather—thanks largely to his dad's career in the airline industry. (Ryan loved the radar!) After earning a degree in synoptic meteorology from Purdue University, Ryan worked as an aviation meteorologist for eight years. He runs his own website and blog at Victoria-Weather.com.
Introduction
Meteorology and the Building Blocks of Weather
What Is Meteorology?
Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Density
The Bigger Picture
North American Weather Systems of Note
How to Read a Weather Map
Weather Phenomena You Can See
Clouds
Thunderstorm Clouds
Precipitation
Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Graupel
Dew and Frost
Fog
Severe Weather Phenomena
Clear-Sky Phenomena
Find Your Weather, Weather Safety, and More
Weather Conversations
United States Weather Records
Recommended Reading
Glossary
About the Author
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.11.2018 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Color illustrations and photos throughout |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 177 mm |
| Gewicht | 181 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-59193-824-4 / 1591938244 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-59193-824-8 / 9781591938248 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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