{"product_id":"the-handy-weather-answer-book-kevin-hile-9781578592210","title":"The Handy Weather Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eHurricanes and Tornadoes. Climate Change. Global Warming. Droughts and so much more. Answers to over 1,000 questions about the basic elements of weather, the latest advances in meteorology, the science of forecasting, and all types of weather phenomena.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e Weather. We all talk about it - some more expertly than others. With \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Weather Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, anyone can master this compelling conversation starter, whether it's weather basics, climate change, the science of meteorology, or the history of weather forecasting. You will come to understand hurricanes, tornadoes, global warming, and such fascinating weather-related phenomena as the northern lights and El Ni. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format. Relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered, including answers to such questions as ...\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's the difference between \"partly sunny\" and \"partly cloudy\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan a rainbow appear during the night? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould our oceans have originated in space? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does Central America affect the climate in England? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the heck is bioclimatology? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre humans really responsible for climate change? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a hurricane ever struck southern California?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Climate change and weather affect us all, and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Weather Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q\u0026amp;A dialog, ensures that readers will understand the complexities of our planet's dynamic atmosphere a lot better. This resource is an ideal reference for everyone from students to teachers to amateur meteorologists. With more than 100 color photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Hile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1578592216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578592210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2009 pg. 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Supplements\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2008 pg. 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 290\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kevin Hile","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989324005631,"sku":"9781578592210","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0bd4ca91-4704-40f8-867c-147c53595fdf.jpg?v=1683298863","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-handy-weather-answer-book-kevin-hile-9781578592210","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}