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The encyclopedia of weather and climate change : a complete visual guide / by Fry, Juliane L.;
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Subjects: Climatology; Weather; Meteorology;
© c2010., University of California Press,
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The field guide to natural phenomena : the secret world of optical, atmospheric and celestial wonders / by Heidorn, K. C; Whitelaw, Ian,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218), Internet addresses (p. 218-219) and index.LSC
Subjects: Optics.; Astronomy.; Meteorology.; Aquatic sciences.; Electronics.;
© 2010., Firefly Books,
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How do we measure weather? / by Dickmann, Nancy.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-8.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Weather forecasting; Meteorology;
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How do we predict weather? / by Dickmann, Nancy.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-8.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Weather forecasting; Meteorology;
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The heat will kill you first : life and death on a scorched planet / by Goodell, Jeff,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Heat Will Kill You First is about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing. It is about why spring is coming a few weeks earlier and fall is coming a few weeks later and the impact that will have on everything from our food supply to disease outbreaks. It is about what will happen to our lives and our communities when typical summer days in Chicago or Boston go from 90° F to 110°F. A heatwave, Goodell explains, is a predatory event--one that culls out the most vulnerable people. But that is changing. As heatwaves become more intense and more common, they will become more democratic. As an award-winning journalist who has been at the forefront of environmental journalism for decades, Goodell's new book may be his most provocative yet, explaining how extreme heat will dramatically change the world as we know it"--
Subjects: Climatic changes.; Global warming.; Heat waves (Meteorology);
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Where did all the water go? / by Smith, Annette.; Giles, Jenny.; Randell, Beverley,1931-; Hunter, Gus.;
Illustrations and simple text explain where the water goes when things dry up after it rains.LSC
Subjects: Rain and rainfall; Clouds; Evaporation (Meteorology);
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A billion butterflies : a life in climate and chaos theory / by Shukla, J.,1944-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The amazing true story of the man behind modern weather prediction. Consider a world without weather prediction. How would we know when to evacuate communities ahead of fires or floods, or figure out what to wear tomorrow? Until 40 years ago, we couldn't forecast weather conditions beyond ten days. Renowned climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla is largely to thank for modern weather forecasting. Born in rural India with no electricity, plumbing, or formal schools, he attended classes that were held in a cow shed. Shukla grew up amid turmoil: overwhelming monsoons, devastating droughts, and unpredictable crop yields. His drive brought him to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, despite little experience. He then followed an unlikely path to MIT and Princeton, and the highest echelons of climate science. His work, which has enabled us to predict weather farther into the future than previously thought possible, allows us to feed more people, save lives, and hold on to hope in a warming world. Paired with his philanthropic endeavors and extreme dedication to the field, Dr. Shukla has been lauded internationally for his achievements, including a shared Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore for his governmental research on climate change. A Billion Butterflies is a wondrous insider's account of climate science and an unbelievable memoir of his life. Understanding dynamical seasonal prediction will change the way you experience a thunderstorm or interpret a forecast; understanding its origins and the remarkable story of the man who discovered it will change the way you see our world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Shukla, J., 1944-; Dynamic meteorology; Meteorologists; Weather forecasting;
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Weather permitting : twenty-five years of ice storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme climate change in Canada / by St. Clair, Chris,author.;
"For more than twenty-five years, Chris St. Clair was on the frontline of Canada's biggest weather events as a popular presenter on The Weather Network. For the first time, he shares his never-before-told stories covering the country's most awe-inspiring weather events. From the flooding of the Red River in Winnipeg to the ice storm in Montreal, the hurricanes in Newfoundland, the devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray, the hailstorm in Calgary, and the heat dome and crippling floods in British Columbia, St. Clair recalls these extreme weather events and relays their impact on communities across the country. He also follows Canadian snowbirds south to Florida and recounts their dramatic escape from record-breaking Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. A vivid personal narrative with accessible scientific explanations and meteorological analysis, Weather Permitting tells the story of how the weather has shaped the character and psyche of our nation, and is an homage to the strength and resilience of Canadian communities from coast to coast."--
Subjects: Personal narratives.; Climatic changes; Natural disasters; Severe storms;
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The man who caught the storm : the life of legendary tornado chaser Tim Samaras / by Hargrove, Brantley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Documents the life and achievements of late engineer and storm chaser Tim Samaras, describing his development of innovative new tools and his life-risking efforts in pursuit of scientific information that has transformed the field of meteorology.
Subjects: Biographies.; Samaras, Tim.; Storm chasers; Tornadoes;
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Looking up : the true adventures of a storm-chasing weather nerd / by Cappucci, Matthew,author.;
Doogie Howser meets Bill Paxton from 'Twister', with a dash of Leonardo DiCaprio from 'Catch Me If You Can' in 'Looking Up', an energetic and electrifying narrative about all thing weather - by one of today's rising meteorological stars. A self-proclaimed weather nerd, at the age of fourteen, Matthew Cappucci talked his way into delivering a presentation on waterspouts at the American Meteorological Society's annual broadcast conference by fudging his age on the application and later creating his own major on weather science while an undergrad at Harvard.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Cappucci, Matthew; Severe storms; Storm chasers;
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