The Little Book of Weather

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and...
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SKU: 9780691259994
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Author: Adam Scaife
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Little Book of Weather by Scaife, Adam

The Little Book of Weather

¥3,616

The Little Book of Weather

¥3,616
Author: Adam Scaife
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Weather is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's weather, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from weather forecasting and extreme events such as hurricanes and typhoons to the future of weather with climate change. It also includes curious facts, myths, and history--from whether animals can predict the weather to the bad weather that helped doom Napoleon and Hitler's invasions of Russia and the Soviet Union. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of weather.
  • A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
  • Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift


Author: Adam Scaife
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 10/22/2024
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 6.10h x 4.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780691259994

About the Author
Adam Scaife leads research and production of long-range weather forecasts at the UK's Met Office and is a professor at the University of Exeter. The author of 30-Second Meteorology, he has received the Edward Appleton Medal from the Institute of Physics and the Royal Meteorological Society Buchan Prize for his pioneering work on the computer simulation and long-range prediction of the atmosphere. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

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