The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change: A Complete Visual Guide

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Encyclopedia of Weather features: Spectacular color photographs detailed diagrams beautiful graphics and maps Easy-to-understand text that is packed with enough detail for scientists yet accessible in classrooms from the junior high school level (and up) The most up-to-date information based on the most recent scientific findings Succinct explanations of climate change the enhanced greenhouse effect global warming and ozone depletion "Fact files" that put information at readers fingertips This beautiful comprehensive and up-to-date volume covers in amazing depth all aspects of the worlds weather. Liberally illustrated with more than 2 000 color photographs supplemental maps diagrams and other images The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change takes the reader beyond simple definitions to explore where weather comes from and the roles played by oceans and water cycles and explains such related phenomena as the shaping of landforms the creation of biological provinces and the lasting ramifications of climate change. It also discusses how humans have survived and adapted in extreme climates like deserts jungles and icy regions. Each of the books six sections is written and vetted by a different expert. "Engine" discusses what weather is the solar powerhouse that supplies it and Earths atmospheric systems and seasons. "Action" delves into the dynamics of various weather forms. "Extremes" covers blizzards heat waves wildfires and more. "Watching" tracks how weather is measured mapped monitored and forecast. "Climate" delineates the continental climate zones and describes the plant animal and human adaptations for each. "Change" considers the history of climate changeice ages dinosaur extinction melting glaciers human impact and moreand what we can expect in the future.