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A comprehensive guide to the weather, climate, and their impact on human life. This comprehensive reference explains in clear terms what we know about weather, from the everyday to the extreme. A Student Guide to Climate and Weather introduces students and other interested readers to the dynamic work of meteorologists and climatologists, specifically their efforts to mitigate the impact of weather events and climate change on people and the environment. The five separate volumes of A Student Guide to Climate and Weather focus on weather extremes; air masses and weather patterns; cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes; climate change; and the Earth and the sun. Each volume combines a wealth of scientific data, dramatic historical events, and the latest ideas and methods from the worlds of meteorology and climatology. What did we learn from the Dust Bowl? What are the consequences of Arctic melting? How do we protect cities near oceans from rising sea levels? These and other crucial questions are explored in this cornerstone reference. Two chronologies, one on significant weather events in U.S. history and one on weather events throughout human history around the world An extraordinary visual program filled with photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and tables Numerous activities in each volume, including experiments, simulations, discussion questions, and problems Extensive bibliography of print and online resources for further exploration A complete glossary of key terms

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<p> Each of the five short volumes of this well-written and illustrated reference describes a separate topic: weather extremes; air masses and weather patterns; cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes; climate change; and the Earth and the sun. Gunn (emeritus, U. of British Columbia, Vancouver) draws on decades of studying environmental science to convey the impact of weather and climate on humans and the environment, describing an impressive range of history and geography. Individual chapter topics include weather and warfare, global weather and the oceans, evidence of past climate changes, and Nor-easters, with each section filled with the stories of individual events. Each volume concludes with a review of the material; appendices listing additional global and U.S. events, with short descriptions of each; methods for measuring weather events; and a glossary, bibliography, and index. The volumes will be enjoyed by high school and college students and general readers. - <p>SciTech Book News

Each of the five short volumes of this well-written and illustrated reference describes a separate topic: weather extremes; air masses and weather patterns; cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes; climate change; and the Earth and the sun. Gunn (emeritus, U. of British Columbia, Vancouver) draws on decades of studying environmental science to convey the impact of weather and climate on humans and the environment, describing an impressive range of history and geography. Individual chapter topics include weather and warfare, global weather and the oceans, evidence of past climate changes, and Nor-easters, with each section filled with the stories of individual events. Each volume concludes with a review of the material; appendices listing additional global and U.S. events, with short descriptions of each; methods for measuring weather events; and a glossary, bibliography, and index. The volumes will be enjoyed by high school and college students and general readers. - SciTech Book News Well-written...wide-ranging, high-quality narrative... - School Library Journal The concentration on both scientific processes and weather events makes this a recommended set for public and high-school libraries. - Booklist These volumes are well-written, well-organized, and easy-to-read. This resource gives a solid general introduction to weather extremes, climate change, and the impacts of human intervention on natural processes. Summing Up: Recommended. - Choice

<p>. ..these volumes are well written, well organized, and easy to read. This resource gives a solid general introduction to weather extremes, climate change, and the impacts of human intervention on natural processes. Summing Up: Recommended. High school students and lower-level undergraduates. - <p>Choice

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Angus M. Gunn is professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and author of a number of books on education and environmental science.

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