Elementary Meteorology
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Page : 32 pages
File Size : 22,99 MB
Release : 1944
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Elementary Meteorology
Author : William Morris Davis
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Page : 396 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 1894
Category : Meteorology
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The Meteorologist in Me
Author : Brittney Shipp
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 20,55 MB
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780692757987
Book Description
Meteorologist In Me is an inspirational tale about a little girl named Summer. Summer has a big dream in her heart-to be a TV Meteorologist! Have you ever had a dream you felt was too big to even tell someone about it? Well, that's okay because you can learn along with Summer how to gain the courage to follow your heart's desire. We all have a special dream planted in our hearts so why not go after it. Meteorologist In Me encourages us to remember, we can do anything we put our minds to - no matter what!
The New Weather Book
Author : Michael Oard
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,31 MB
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1614584338
Book Description
A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series! Did you know the hottest temperature ever recorded was 134° F (56.7° C) on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, California? The highest recorded surface wind speed was in the May 3, 1999, Oklahoma tornado, measured at 302 mph (486 kph)! The most snow to fall in a one-year period is 102 feet (3,150 cm) at Mount Rainier, Washington, from February 19, 1971 to February 18, 1972! From the practical to the pretty amazing, this book gives essential details into understanding what weather is, how it works, and how other forces that impact on it. Learn why storm chasers and hurricane hunters do what they do and how they are helping to solve storm connected mysteries. Discover what makes winter storms both beautiful and deadly, as well as what is behind weather phenomena like St. Elmo’s Fire. Find important information on climate history and answers to the modern questions of supposed climate change. Get safety tips for preventing dangerous weather related injuries like those from lightning strikes, uncover why thunderstorms form, as well as what we know about the mechanics of a tornado and other extreme weather examples like flash floods, hurricanes and more. A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series!
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology
Author : Robert DeCourcy Ward
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology" by Robert DeCourcy Ward. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Big Book of Weather
Author : Jessica Stoller-Conrad
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : pages
File Size : 23,96 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
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ISBN : 9781646113965
Book Description
Learn the factors that shape our weather with real-life science experiments (for kids 8-12) Want to know what makes one day good for flying a kite and another one perfect for the beach? Ever wonder how a sunny day turns into a sudden rainstorm? Even though it may seem that the weather changes for no reason, there are fascinating dynamics behind each beautiful day and surprise cold snap. In The Big Book of Weather, you'll learn how things work for kids with respect to weather--from the wacky and extreme to the everyday. First, discover how things work for kids. Then go a step further: make your own weather with 30 fun experiments --like making clouds in your kitchen and building your own barometer. You'll get to make things that steam and bubble and do all sorts of wild stuff while you learn and understand how and why it relates to your life, from your local weather to our global climate. Discover how things work for kids through: The scientific method--The experiments in this book are set up so you can approach questions the way a real scientist would: using the scientific method. Real-life Q&A--What does it mean when your local weather forecaster says that a low-pressure zone is moving into your area, and will it affect your birthday party at the park in a few days? How things work for kids--Discover how climate, weather, and atmosphere concepts actually work in safe, kid-appropriate experiments. Pick up this fascinating book about weather and discover how things work for kids.
An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
Author : James R. Holton
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Science
ISBN : 0122543602
Book Description
For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed. The combination of observations, theory and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography. * Written at a mathematical level that is appealing for undergraduates and beginning graduate students * Provides a useful educational tool through a combination of observations and laboratory demonstrations which can be viewed over the web * Contains instructions on how to reproduce the simple but informative laboratory experiments * Includes copious problems (with sample answers) to help students learn the material.
What Will the Weather Be?
Author : Lynda DeWitt
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,86 MB
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062381989
Book Description
Will it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or rain boots? This picture book explores why the weather can be so hard to predict. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book uses colorful, simple diagrams to explain meteorology in a fun, engaging way. Perfect for young readers and budding meteorologists, this bestseller is filled with rich climate vocabulary and clear explanations of everyday weather instruments like thermometers and barometers. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Sean Birkel of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
Author : James R. Holton
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 25,86 MB
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0123540151
Book Description
MATLAB scripts (M-files) are provided on the accompanying CD.
Weather Experiments Book for Kids
Author : Jessica Stoller-Conrad
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1638780102
Book Description
Help kids ages 8 to 12 experiment like scientists and discover the world of weather! What makes the weather change? What happens in the sky when storm clouds form? The Weather Experiments Book for Kids does more than just explain how weather events work—it lets kids see weather in action! Discover 25 fun experiments kids can create right at home, and explore fascinating weather like rain, clouds, tornadoes, and more! What's weather, anyway?—Kids will get a quick introduction to the difference between weather, climate, and atmosphere, and all the factors that affect what it looks like outside each day. Get hands-on—Kids will make their own barometer that measures atmospheric pressure, create clouds with water and hairspray, test soil conditions, and more. Independent learning—These experiments are designed with easy instructions and materials so kids can do them with minimal help from adults. Discover more than other weather books for kids with experiments that make weather come to life!
