Peterson First Guide to Clouds and Weather

Edited By: Roger Tory Peterson

By: John A. Day, Vincent J. Schaefer

Houghton-mifflin / 1998 / Paperback

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Product Description

The Peterson First Guide to Clouds and Weather features: 116 color photographs that show how to identify clouds, with explanations of what each cloud type tells about the weather to come. Easy-to-understand diagrammatic answers to questions about weather, such as why the sky is blue, what makes it rain, and what causes rainbows. Also includes an introduction to environmental concerns that affect the atmosphere.

Product Information

Format: Paperback
Vendor: Houghton-mifflin
Publication Date: 1998
Dimensions: 7.25 X 3.75 X .25 (inches)

ISBN: 0395906636
ISBN-13: 9780395906637
Availability: In Stock

Publisher's Description

This Peterson First guide contains easy-to-understand answers to questions about the weather, such as why the sky is blue, what makes it rain, and what causes rainbows. The book also features 116 color photographs that show how to identify clouds, with explanations of what each cloud type tells about the weather to come.

Author Bio

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars. These editions include updated material by Michael O'Brien, Paul Lehman, Bill Thompson III, Michael DiGiorgio, Larry Rosche, and Jeffrey A. Gordon.