The Weather Book: Why it Happens and Where it Comes From - Couverture souple

Craig, Diana

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1782432302 ISBN 13 : 9781782432302

Editeur : Michael O'Mara Books, 2009

Synopsis

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' - plus an array of fascinating facts, quotes and anecdotes

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Diana Craig is a writer, editor and artist with over 25 years’ experience in illustrated non-fiction and a degree in Fine Art. She has a keen interest in Folklore, gardening, natural history, cookery and art. Her books include The Gardeners’ Book and The Weather Book, both published by Michael O’Mara Books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Michael O'Mara Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782432302
• ISBN 13: 9781782432302
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible