Get your umbrella, your sun hat and your snowshoes ready for this thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. Find out about different climates and weather patterns; discover the processes that drive them; learn the secrets of forecasting the weather and read about record-breaking weather and weird weather events, such as ‘animal rain’, ‘ice bombs’, ‘ball lightning’ and much more. This title also looks at the hot topics of pollution and climate change – how human activity can affect the weather, the impact of global warming and, most importantly, what we can all do to help. It’s packed with fascinating facts and stories that will bring the extraordinary world of weather to life, making it perfect for budding meteorologists, young and old!
Contents includes:
Daily Weather
Seasons and Climate
Extreme and Amazing Weather
Using the Weather
The Weather is Changing
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Format: Hardback
Pages: 184
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Publication date: 14/10/2022
Series: The Fact Book
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