A Field Guide to the Atmosphere (The Peterson Field Guide Series) by Vincent J. Schaefer;John A. Day Houghton Mifflin Company 1981
Title: A Field Guide to the Atmosphere (The Peterson Field Guide Series)
Author: Vincent J. Schaefer;John A. Day
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company 1981
Edition: Reprint
ISBN 10: 0395330335
Size: 4.5 X 7.25 X 1 * 359 pages
Synopsis: Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
For more than 50 years, the Peterson Field Guides have set the standard for excellence. The unique Peterson Identification System has never been surpassed as a tool for field identification and has led millions to a better understanding of the natural world. With over 35 guides, the Peterson Series is also by far the most complete. From birds to fishes, rocks to stars, animal tracks to edible plants, there is a Peterson Guide to almost everything outdoors.
A FIELD GUIDE TO THE ATMOSPHERE
• Clouds of every type are described-how they are formed, what they look like from the ground or from an airplane, and what they tell about the weather to come
• Storms, from cloudbursts to hurricanes, including firestorms, dust storms, and katabatic winds (such as the Santa Ana), are identified and discussed
• Sky colors and what they mean are explained-how to tell industrial haze from natural haze, why one sunset is orange and another is pink
• 358 photographs, including 32 in color, and more than 45 line drawings illustrate every kind of cloud and storm and many other fascinating phenomena
• Chapters on weather forecasting, weather modification, and simple experiments that anyone can perform
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. See images.
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