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Product Identifiers
PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101585748579
ISBN-139781585748570
eBay Product ID (ePID)2498707
Product Key Features
Book TitleWeather Identification Handbook : the Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWeather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, General
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorStorm Dunlop
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight0.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"This handbook is a definite read for anyone who spends time fishing, hunting, or anything that depends on the weather. It's also great for anyone who has ever had to come up with an answer to "why is the sky blue, dad?" --Big Game Fishing Journal"clear and well-illustrated guide."--Kliatt, "This handbook is a definite read for anyone who spends time fishing, hunting, or anything that depends on the weather. It's also great for anyone who has ever had to come up with an answer to "why is the sky blue, dad?" -- Big Game Fishing Journal "clear and well-illustrated guide."-- Kliatt, "This handbook is a definite read for anyone who spends time fishing, hunting, or anything that depends on the weather. It's also great for anyone who has ever had to come up with an answer to "why is the sky blue, dad?" --Big Game Fishing Journal "clear and well-illustrated guide."--Kliatt
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SynopsisWhat does it mean when there is a corona around the moon? How do you tell the difference between stratocumulus and nimbostratus clouds? THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is an essential guide to the many different types of phenomena that may be observed, and also gives brief details of the weather that may be expected. The following topics are covered in a reader-friendly format: Ø Cloud classification Ø How to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weather Ø How clouds are formed Ø Optical phenomena Ø Precipitation Ø Wind Ø Severe weather Ø Weather systems Ø Satellite images and weather maps Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer, adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?", What does it mean when there is a corona around the moon? How do you tell the difference between stratocumulus and nimbostratus clouds? THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is an essential guide to the many different types of phenomena that may be observed, and also gives brief details of the weather that may be expected. The following topics are covered in a reader-friendly format: Ø Cloud classificationØ How to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weatherØ How clouds are formedØ Optical phenomenaØ PrecipitationØ WindØ Severe weatherØ Weather systemsØ Satellite images and weather maps Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer, adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?"