{"product_id":"weather-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Weather for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn D. Cox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat in the world is going on up there? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook up! It's a bird; it's a plane; it's a Polar mesospheric cloud! When you look to the sky, do you wonder why the Sun is so bright or why the clouds are white or why the sky is blue? Then, \u003ci\u003eWeather For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your resource to fuel your curiosity about the weather. It takes you on an exciting journey through the Earth's atmosphere and the ways it behaves. You'll get an overview of rain, Sun, clouds, storms and other phenomena. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith helpful photographs and illustrations, you can easily visualize different weather types and relate them into the world around you. The scientific words and phrases are explained in detail (what is barometric pressure?), your curious questions are answered (why do we have seasons?), and the roots of weather myths, proverbs, and sayings are revealed (\"early thunder, early spring\"). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how weather forecasts are made, and what constitutes a weather emergency \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out what causes change in weather, such as how air pressure drives winds \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how climate change is affecting today's weather \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how light plays tricks on our eyes to create effects like rainbows, sun dogs, and halos \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave fun with at-home weather experiments, including setting up your own weather station \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for any weather amateur, you can have your head in the clouds while your feet are on the ground. Next time you're outside, take \u003ci\u003eWeather For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e along with you, look at the sky, and discover something new about the environment you live in. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your head in the clouds!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImagine a swirling, twirling soup of wind and water, heated by the Sun and charged by carbon, ozone, and other elements. Earth's atmosphere is spectacular, and it's responsible for both the Instagram-worthy sunset outside your window and the globetrotting weather systems that shape cultures. \u003ci\u003eWeather For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will dazzle you as you journey over land and sea, learning the science behind storms and seasons, clouds, and climate change. Spark your imagination and spruce up your small talk with this fun, illustrated reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eWaves, tides, and storms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew climate expectations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRainbows, sun dogs, and auroras\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying the types of clouds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeather forecasting and radar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeasons and El Niño cycles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe jet streams and tradewinds--explained\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn D. Cox\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional science writer. He studied biological and physical sciences at Harvard and MIT as a fellow of the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695254310975,"sku":"9781119811008","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5679d00660f58a7efc2e6dc575b96449.webp?v=1765003152","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/weather-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}