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- Condition
- Weight
- 1.38 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Product Group
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781591027201
- Book Title
- Weather's Greatest Mysteries Solved!
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Weather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology
- Item Weight
- 22.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 338 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1591027209
ISBN-13
9781591027201
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71136539
Product Key Features
Book Title
Weather's Greatest Mysteries Solved!
Number of Pages
338 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Weather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-004493
Reviews
"From the science of climatic study and how it leads to historical discovery to discussions of forecasting challenges, Weather's Greatest Mysteries Solved! is a recommendation for both science and general collections." -- California Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review, September 2009
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
304.2/5
Synopsis
Why did T-Rex become extinct? Why did the Mayan civilisation disappear: if the ancient Israelis did indeed cross the Red Sea, as reported in the Bible, what weather phenomena might have produced the parting of the waters? Why was nearly all human life swept away 73,000 years ago? And what factors created the Great American Dustbowl of the 1930s? The extraordinary people who are interested in asking - and answering - such questions are known as climatologists. In a lively narrative full of intriguing facts, award-winning, internationally known climatologist Randy Cerveny takes the reader on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most perplexing and provocative climate mysteries, past and present. Cerveny explains the science of climate study - from digging ice cores in Antarctica to counting tree rings in Arizona - and the various specialists whose ingenious techniques help to sort out climate's intricate components. He also delves into the human impact of weather through fictional introductions to each chapter that depict how climate change might have affected a typical inhabitant of the ancient Sahara or Indus Valley, a peasant during Europe's 'Little Ice Age', or an aviation expert probing a deadly jet crash in New York City. Finally, he discusses research that attempts to forecast the weather of the next 10,000 years - essential information for planning the nuclear waste depository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. For readers of "An Inconvenient Truth", devotees of the Weather Channel, history buffs, popular science fans, or anyone who wonders what makes our weather tick - and how it will impact our future, this engaging book offers much to ponder and to enjoy., Why did T-Rex become extinct? Why did the Mayan civilization disappear? If the ancient Israelis did indeed cross the Red Sea, as reported in the Bible, what weather phenomena might have produced the parting of the waters? Why was nearly all human life swept away 73,000 years ago? And what factors created the Great American Dustbowl of the 1930s? The extraordinary people who are interested in asking-and answering-such questions are known as climatologists. In a lively narrative full of intriguing facts, award-winning, internationally known climatologist Randy Cerveny takes the reader on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most perplexing and provocative climate mysteries, past and present. Cerveny explains the science of climate study-from digging ice cores in Antarctica to counting tree rings in Arizona-and the various specialists whose ingenious techniques help to sort out climate's intricate components. He also delves into the human impact of weather through fictional introductions to each chapter that depict how climate change might have affected a typical inhabitant of the ancient Sahara or Indus Valley, a peasant during Europe's "Little Ice Age," or an aviation expert probing a deadly jet crash in New York City. Finally, he discusses research that attempts to forecast the weather of the next 10,000 years-essential information for planning the nuclear waste depository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. For readers of An Inconvenient Truth, devotees of the Weather Channel, history buffs, popular science fans, or anyone who wonders what makes our weather tick-and how it will impact our future, this engaging book offers much to ponder and to enjoy., Takes the reader on a tour of some of the world's most perplexing and provocative climate mysteries. This title explains the science of climate study - from digging ice cores in Antarctica to counting tree rings in Arizona - and the various specialists whose ingenious techniques help to sort out climate's intricate components., Why did T-Rex become extinct? Why did the Mayan civilization disappear? If the ancient Israelis did indeed cross the Red Sea, as reported in the Bible, what weather phenomena might have produced the parting of the waters? Why was nearly all human life swept away 73,000 years ago? And what factors created the Great American Dustbowl of the 1930s?The extraordinary people who are interested in asking-and answering-such questions are known as climatologists. In a lively narrative full of intriguing facts, award-winning, internationally known climatologist Randy Cerveny takes the reader on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most perplexing and provocative climate mysteries, past and present. Cerveny explains the science of climate study-from digging ice cores in Antarctica to counting tree rings in Arizona-and the various specialists whose ingenious techniques help to sort out climate's intricate components. He also delves into the human impact of weather through fictional introductions to each chapter that depict how climate change might have affected a typical inhabitant of the ancient Sahara or Indus Valley, a peasant during Europe's "Little Ice Age," or an aviation expert probing a deadly jet crash in New York City. Finally, he discusses research that attempts to forecast the weather of the next 10,000 years-essential information for planning the nuclear waste depository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada.For readers of An Inconvenient Truth, devotees of the Weather Channel, history buffs, popular science fans, or anyone who wonders what makes our weather tick-and how it will impact our future, this engaging book offers much to ponder and to enjoy.
LC Classification Number
QC870.C47 2009
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