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Author: Ron Cordes
Publisher: Pocket Guide Publishing LLC
Published: 2001-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781931676175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information such as quick forecasting, analyzing clouds and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!
Author: Storm Dunlop
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes weather forecasting, including how different phenomena develop, how geography produces local weather patterns, and ways to make a forecast at home.
Author: Jack Williams
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 1426217862
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This easy-to-use field guide provides the resources to understand the meteorological events that affect us every day. With illustrations and graphics for every topic, this is the go-to book for answers about weather reports and conditions on our increasingly turbulent planet"--
Author: Julie Lloyd
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781405488075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jim Woodmencey
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2012-09-04
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 0762789468
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReading Weather provides a quick and simple way to understand how the atmosphere works, how to interpret and use weather forecasts before venturing outdoors, and also how to make your own forecast in the field by observing the changes in the weather. This fully updated and revised reference will arm you with the meteorological knowledge necessary to make good decisions on whether to proceed or retreat in the face of a storm. Also included are helpful definitions, tables, and simplified graphics of common weather features.
Author: Kathleen Friestad
Publisher: Ideals Publications
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780824968229
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKids experience what makes the weather tick in this hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology. The authors explain how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities.
Author: Jeff Renner
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2005-03-03
Total Pages: 417
ISBN-13: 159485162X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain * Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions * Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.S. Working as a broadcast meteorologist, author Jeff Renner hears all too frequent reports about weather-related hiking, climbing, and skiing accidents. He'll teach you how to avoid becoming a statistic: all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip planning, and vigilance on the mountain. Renner discusses the best information sources to guide you, clues to watch for in the field, and how to analyze it all, with particular emphasis on potential threats due to thunderstorms, mountain winds, snow, and avalanche hazards. If you do get caught under stormy skies, he'll tell you how to limit your exposure. The book is filled with tip lists and concrete examples. Renner also includes chapters on weather patterns region by region across the U.S., highlighted by reference maps. The book is in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series.
Author: Eric Sloane
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2005-10-28
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 0486443574
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds "sit it out" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.
Author: Ron Cordes
Publisher: Pocket Guide Publishing LLC
Published: 1994-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781931676083
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information such as emergency signals, finding water and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!
Author: Ross Reynolds
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781554071104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding weather. Meteorology is a science that gets widespread exposure on television, radio and newspapers as well as being one of the most frequent topics of conversation. Best of all, it is a science that anyone can dabble in on a daily basis. Guide to Weather is a handy guide to the many forces of nature at work in the Earth's atmosphere. Written for all readers, this book explains how weather phenomena actually develop and how to predict them. The book also explores the validity of weather folklore, such as red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in the morning, sailor take warning, and many others. Guide to Weather covers weather topics in the following nine chapters: The atmosphere Observing the weather Mapping the weather Global weather Explaining the weather Forecasting the weather Hazardous weather Holiday weather around the world Environmental issues. There is also a country-by-country climate guide -- just perfect for today's global traveler -- with concise assessments and graphs showing annual temperatures, precipitation, and sun times. With more than 300 photographs, maps and artwork, Guide to Weather is the compact reference for travelers, meteorological hobbyists, students, farmers, and anyone who wants a better understanding of the weather.
