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Field Guide to the Weather

Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
144 Seiten
2019
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-59193-824-8 (ISBN)
23,65 inkl. MwSt
This handy reference introduces the basics of meteorology and helps readers to understand and prepare for the weather ahead.
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
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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