Weather 101: From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex and Climate Change, Everything You Need to Know abo

Hardback

Main Details

Title Weather 101: From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex and Climate Change, Everything You Need to Know abo
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kathleen Sears
SeriesAdams 101
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 133
ISBN/Barcode 9781507204634
ClassificationsDewey:551.5
Audience
General
Illustrations 8 page, 4-color insert; 8 page, 4-color insert

Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 5 October 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction. Weather is everywhere, and while it's typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone's attention in an instant-whether it's the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of climate change on the environment. Weather 101 gives you the basics on weather, from blue skies to hail to dust storms, with information on the science of how weather works, how to predict the weather in your area, how to be ready for natural disasters, and how climate change is affecting weather patterns across the world. With this guide, you'll be a weather expert in no time!

Author Biography

Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author of American Government 101, Mythology 101, US History 101, Grammar 101, and Weather 101.