216 Pages, Paperback.
In this book, Spencer Christian gives everyone's favorite topic a new spin. He explains the inexact science of weather forecasting, as well as everything you've always wanted to know about the weather. Did you know that:
1. On an average day, nearly two-thirds of the Earth is covered by clouds?
2. It would never rain if the air were perfectly clean?
3. Weather vanes have roosters because of a decree by a 9th century pope?
In his own lighthearted, easy-to-understand style, America's favorite weatherman explains all facets of weather, including:
1. Folklore and myths
2. How weather systems are formed
3. Causes of hurricanes and other storms
4. How weather influences health
5. How climate has changed over the ages- and how it may be changing right now
6. and much more!
Illustrations and maps complete this fun, fact-filled reference guide. You'll never be able to change the weather, but Spencer Christian's Weather Book will help you understand and appreciate this amazing natural force that affects us all.
