A to Z of Scientists in Weather and Climate (Notable Scientists)

This collection of biographical profiles of some 100 scientists whose work has contributed to the study of weather and climate is designed for high school students, researchers, teachers, and general readers. Each profile gives information on birth and death dates, nationality, and fields of specialization, and outlines the scientist's achievements and struggles. B&w photos are included, along with a glossary. Rittner directs an alternative education center. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Contents......Page 8 List of Entries......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 A......Page 18 B......Page 34 C......Page 50 D......Page 62 E......Page 68 F......Page 70 G......Page 80 H......Page 88 K......Page 104 L......Page 112 M......Page 122 N......Page 140 O......Page 146 P......Page 150 R......Page 152 S......Page 164 T......Page 194 U......Page 204 V......Page 206 W......Page 208 Z......Page 218 Entries by Field......Page 220 Entries by Country of Birth......Page 222 Entries by Country of Major Scientific Activity......Page 224 Entries by Year of Birth......Page 226 Chronology......Page 228 Glossary......Page 232 Bibliography......Page 248 Recommended Weather and Climate-Related Websites......Page 256 Index......Page 260 Profiles More Than 100 Scientists From Around The World Who Made Important Contributions To The Study Of Weather And Climate, Including David Atlas, John Dalton, Kristina Katsaros, And Klaus Wyrtki. Provides biographical profiles of marine scientists who have made significant contributions to marine science, including George Bass, Marie Tharp, and Michael Sars. Presents profiles of more than one hundred scientists in the field of meteorology and climatology, from ancient times to the present day. Designed for high school through early college students