Weather Whys

English

ISBN: 1101180099

EAN: 9781101180099

Category: Nature / Weather

Publisher: Perigee

Release Date: 03/02/2010

Age Range: 18-UP

Synopsis: The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather.

Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including:

*Which city is actually the windiest

*How the temperature affects tire pressure

*Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy

*Why a coming storm causes sore joints

*Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea

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Weather Whys

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - PDF

Pages: 224