by TheMetOffice (Author)
This title offers an in-depth look at everyone's favourite topic - the weather Wind, cloud, tornadoes, twisters, hurricanes, storms, rain and snow, discover all you need to know about the world's extraordinary climate and weather systems. Find out how our weather works from learning to 'read' clouds to predicting future conditions from the isobars on a weather chart, plus explore the technology behind forecasting. Discover what's happening to the planet, and what changes to expect for our climate in the years to come. Hop on a round-the-world tour of different weather and climate phenomena, explaining why they occur and how they affect us. It is written in association with the UK Met Office, the world's oldest meteorological agency, and a global leader in climate research and weather prediction.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 03 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 1405330937
ISBN 13: 9781405330930