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Weather. We all talk about it – some more expertly than others. With The Handy Weather Answer Book, 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 Niño.
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 …
What’s the difference between “partly sunny” and “partly cloudy”?Can a rainbow appear during the night?Could our oceans have originated in space? How does Central America affect the climate in England?What the heck is bioclimatology?Are humans really responsible for climate change?Has a hurricane ever struck southern California?Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather Answer Book, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q&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.
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Weather. We all talk about it – some more expertly than others. With The Handy Weather Answer Book, 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 Niño.
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 …
What’s the difference between “partly sunny” and “partly cloudy”?Can a rainbow appear during the night?Could our oceans have originated in space? How does Central America affect the climate in England?What the heck is bioclimatology?Are humans really responsible for climate change?Has a hurricane ever struck southern California?Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather Answer Book, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q&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.
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California is the country''s most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It''s known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state.
Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including:
How did “Eureka!” become the state motto?Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California?Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates?How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California?How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state?Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs?Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it?How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry?Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California?Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states?What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur?Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles?Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz?When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate?A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
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California is the country''s most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It''s known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state.
Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including:
How did “Eureka!” become the state motto?Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California?Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates?How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California?How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state?Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs?Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it?How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry?Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California?Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states?What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur?Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles?Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz?When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate?A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
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