The Facts on File Dictionary of Weather and Climate
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2006
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-8160-6296-6 (ISBN)
Description
As weather and climate conditions continue to fluctuate throughout the world, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive resource that will offer a better understanding of relevant terms, people, and phenomena in an easily accessible format. This updated and expanded edition of ""The Facts On File Dictionary of Weather and Climate, Revised Edition"" from the ""Science Dictionary"" series meets that need. With more than 2,000 cross-referenced entries, 150 of which are new, accompanied by 50 black-and-white illustrations that offer easy-to-understand information on a range of weather- and climate-related topics, this reference is a must-have for those students pursuing this area of study.
Reviews / Votes
...serves well as a quick reference or to build up understanding for such weather-dependent fields as agriculture or aviation. - SciTech Book News ""Definitions are...helpful..."" - Choice ""From the simple to the complex, this dictionary clearly and concisely explains meteorological terms and concepts. It is amazing just how much information lies between its covers...a resource that will be used again and again by students from junior high on up."" - School Library Journal ""...provide[s] broad coverage of weather and climate... If a collection lacks reference material for this topic, this would be a good book to fill that void."" - The Book Report ""This book is a valuable reference for both teachers and students of weather and climate. The author has prepared clear up-to-date and scientifically sound definitions..."" - Science Books and FilmsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
more than 50 black-&-white line illustrations, tables, & charts, bibliography, cross-references, pronunciation symbols, web sites
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6296-6 (9780816062966)
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