Weather, and How It Works (Scientific American (Chelsea House))

Weather, and How It Works provides a look at meteorology through the ages-from our earliest prediction devices to state-of-the-art, satellite-derived forecasts. Readers will also discover the importance of water and air circulation cycles to every weather, as well as the evolving impact of the mightiest forces of nature on different parts of the world. Children's Literature Grab this book if you want to know about meteorology through the ages, from our earliest prediction devices to the current state-of-the-art, satellite-derived forecasts. Readers will discover the importance of water and air circulation cycles to everyday weather, as well as the evolving impact of the mightiest forces of nature on different parts of the world. Randi Mehling, a published poet and essayist with a master's degree in public health, has authored several nonfiction science and health books for young readers, including three titles for this publisher. This book is from Chelsea House's Scientific American series for young readers, which is produced in conjunction with Scientific American , the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. The books in this series use clear, concise language to provide young readers with an in-depth look at some of the most compelling topics in science. Each book features the scientific explanations and history behind a subject as well as the modern-day tie-ins familiar to most readers of any age. The book is top-quality and includes many wonderfully-reproduced pictures, a glossary, a bibliography, an index, an author's blurb, picture credits, and a section of further explanation. Chelsea House Publications Contents 6 1: Weather: You Like It or Not 8 2: The Air We Breathe 17 3: A Hot World Under Pressure 24 4: It's All About Water 33 5: Windy, Wild Weather 43 6: How to Forecast the Weather 52 7: Is Our Climate Changing? 60 Glossary 67 Bibliography 69 Further Exploration 70 Index 71 About the Author 73 Picture Credits 73 ISBN-13:,9780791090534 Looks at meteorology through the ages - from our earliest prediction devices to state-of-the-art, satellite-predicted forecasts. This title also covers the importance of water and air circulation cycles, and discusses the impact of the irrepressible forces of nature.