Discover Nature in the Weather : Things to Know and Things to Do

ISBN
9780811727167
$17.95
Author Herd, Tim
Format Paperback
Details
  • 9.0" x 6.0" x 0.7"
  • Active Record
  • Individual Title
  • Books
  • Vol.
  • 2001
  • 224
  • Yes
  • Print
  • 52
  • QC861.2.H46 2001
Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weatherLightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstormsMeteorology explores the earth's weather and attempts to explain the various phenomena associated with it, from the continuous movement of water in the hydrologic cycle to dangerous funnel clouds that appear during a storm. Careful observation can reveal clues to the workings of weather: Why does the rain fall? What causes the wind to blow? How does a cloud form? Discover Nature in the Weather answers these questions, providing a practical and entertaining guide to understanding the behavior of the sky. It also offers hands-on experiments using common household items.