The Weather Book by Diana Craig
"The Weather Book" is a delightful miscellany of everything remotely meteorological. It is jam-packed with enlightening facts, practical diagrams and clear explanations about weather phenomena and why they form. It includes: weather systems - electrical storms, heat waves, hail, cyclones and the good-old British drizzle; weather tales - from raining frogs in Sussex, to ball lightning and sand storms in the East Midlands; weather forecasts - how the Met Office gathers information and makes predictions; and, old-school weather wisdom - 'Red sky at night, shepherds delight' All of the above plus an array of fascinating facts, quotes and anecdotes make up this charming gift book. This title helps to refresh your memory from long forgotten school lessons and extend your knowledge on one of Britain's most talked about subjects.
A delightful miscellany.. This great book will extend your knowledge on one of Britain's most talked about subjects The Times This lively book is packed with weather facts... Become your pub quiz expert on things meteorological BBC Country File Magazine A reminder of what nature is about, how is works, how plants and animals exist - without being too scientific The Countryman
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843173540 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843173549 |
| Title | The Weather Book |
| Author | Diana Craig |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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