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Handy Weather Answer Book by Kevin Hile (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherVisible Inkpress

ISBN-101578592216

ISBN-139781578592210

eBay Product ID (ePID)71707977

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleHandy Weather Answer Book

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicWeather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Reference

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science

AuthorKevin Hile

Book SeriesThe Handy Answer Book Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight26.5 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-012140

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional." -The Weather Doctor, "This entertaining work is a collection more than 1,000 questions and answers on weather written in nontechnical language for the general reader."-- American Reference Books "This fully updated primer on all things related to weather includes the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change. It addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format."-- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "A fun reference book to look through, garner interesting information, and get an overview of a multitude of facts about weather. With an attractive cover, engaging layout and format, this book will be one that students with an interest in the subject will pick up and enjoy."-- Christian Library Journal "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science."-- Forecast magazine " [T]he Handy Weather Answer Book is full of all sorts of weather stuff. For instance, do you know what irisation is? It's a sort of diffused rainbow created when altocumulus clouds pass below the sun."-- The Arizona Republic "Designed to stimulate further reading ... Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable."-- The Science Teacher "Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional."-- The Weather Doctor, "For anyone curious about the subtle nuances of the weather, The Handy Weather Answer Book is a top pick." — Midwest Book Review, "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science." --"Forecast "magazine, "Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional." — The Weather Doctor, "Designed to stimulate further reading . . . Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable." — The Science Teacher, "This entertaining work is a collection more than 1,000 questions and answers on weather written in nontechnical language for the general reader."— American Reference Books "This fully updated primer on all things related to weather includes the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change. It addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format."— Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "A fun reference book to look through, garner interesting information, and get an overview of a multitude of facts about weather. With an attractive cover, engaging layout and format, this book will be one that students with an interest in the subject will pick up and enjoy."— Christian Library Journal "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science."— Forecast magazine " [T]he Handy Weather Answer Book is full of all sorts of weather stuff. For instance, do you know what irisation is? It's a sort of diffused rainbow created when altocumulus clouds pass below the sun."— The Arizona Republic "Designed to stimulate further reading ... Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable."— The Science Teacher "Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional."— The Weather Doctor, "This fully updated primer on all things related to weather includes the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change. It addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format." -- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science." -- Forecast magazine, "This entertaining work is a collection more than 1,000 questions and answers on weather written in nontechnical language for the general reader." — American Reference Books Annual, "For anyone curious about the subtle nuances of the weather, The Handy Weather Answer Book is a top pick." -- Midwest Book Review, "This entertaining work is a collection more than 1,000 questions and answers on weather written in nontechnical language for the general reader." -- American Reference Books Annual, "Designed to stimulate further reading . . . Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable." -The Science Teacher, "This fully updated primer on all things related to weather includes the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change. It addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format." — Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, "Designed to stimulate further reading . . . Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable." -- The Science Teacher, "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science." — Forecast magazine, "Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional." -- The Weather Doctor, "[A]n attractive Q&A volume on weather in 11 chapters, illustrated with crisp color photos; large, easy-to-read text; and keywords in questions in bold font." —Library Journal, "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science." -Forecastmagazine, "For anyone curious about the subtle nuances of the weather,The Handy Weather Answer Bookis a top pick." -Midwest Book Review, "This entertaining work is a collection more than 1,000 questions and answers on weather written in nontechnical language for the general reader."-- American Reference Books "This fully updated primer on all things related to weather includes the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change. It addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format."-- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "A fun reference book to look through, garner interesting information, and get an overview of a multitude of facts about weather. With an attractive cover, engaging layout and format, this book will be one that students with an interest in the subject will pick up and enjoy."-- Christian Library Journal "Updated to include the latest advances in meteorology and climate change, a comprehensive reference covers all of the basic elements of weather and weather phenomena as well as the science of forecasting, in a guide that also evaluates the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science."-- Forecast magazine " The Handy Weather Answer Book is full of all sorts of weather stuff. For instance, do you know what irisation is? It's a sort of diffused rainbow created when altocumulus clouds pass below the sun."-- The Arizona Republic "Designed to stimulate further reading ... Readers from the junior high level and up will find this book enjoyable."-- The Science Teacher "Well written at a level that is enjoyable to everyone. I highly recommend this book to any lay reader, weather watcher or atmospheric professional."-- The Weather Doctor, "[A]n attractive Q&A volume on weather in 11 chapters, illustrated with crisp color photos; large, easy-to-read text; and keywords in questions in bold font." --Library Journal

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Grade ToUP

SynopsisFully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change, this comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible questionandanswer format. All the basic elements of weather are discussed, as are all types of weather phenomena and the science of forecasting. In addition, the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered. Included are more than 1,000 questions and answers such as, Has a hurricane ever struck southern California? Could our oceans have originated in space? and What is bioclimatology? This resource is an ideal reference for students, teachers, and amateur meteorologists., Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Climate Change. Global Warming. Droughts and so much more. Answers to over 1,000 questions about the basic elements of weather, the latest advances in meteorology, the science of forecasting, and all types of weather phenomena. Weather. We all talk about it - some more expertly than others. With The Handy Weather Answer Book , anyone can master this compelling conversation starter, whether it's weather basics, climate change, the science of meteorology, or the history of weather forecasting. You will come to understand hurricanes, tornadoes, global warming, and such fascinating weather-related phenomena as the northern lights and El Niño. This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format. Relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered, including answers to such questions as ... What's the difference between "partly sunny" and "partly cloudy"? Can a rainbow appear during the night? Could our oceans have originated in space? How does Central America affect the climate in England? What the heck is bioclimatology? Are humans really responsible for climate change? Has a hurricane ever struck southern California? Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather Answer Book , with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q&A dialog, ensures that readers will understand the complexities of our planet's dynamic atmosphere a lot better. This resource is an ideal reference for everyone from students to teachers to amateur meteorologists. With more than 100 color photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness., Fully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change, this comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format. All the basic elements of weather are discussed, as are all types of weather phenomena and the science of forecasting. In addition, the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered. Included are more than 1,000 questions and answers such as, Has a hurricane ever struck southern California? Could our oceans have originated in space? and What is bioclimatology? This resource is an ideal reference for students, teachers, and amateur meteorologists.

LC Classification NumberQC870H55 2009

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