From School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up-A mixed bag of fascinating tidbits, simple experiments, information about weather-related historical events, advice on how to protect yourself if threatened by severe conditions, biographical information, and lots more. The first volume provides a general introduction to weather and looks at how clouds form, cloud types and their identification, why there is fog, where wind comes from, and local winds and the regions they effect. Volume 2 covers tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, floods and droughts, and precipitation. Hurricane names up to the year 2000 are listed, along with an explanation of how they come about. A chapter on optical illusions includes several nifty experiments such as how to make a rainbow. Volume 3 covers forecasting, climate differences, and how humans may or may not influence the weather. Also included are directions for making several simple weather instruments and instructions for using them, the names of companies that sell weather instruments, and a list of several related Internet sites. Each book opens with the same thorough glossary. Many of the chapters list suggestions for further reading. There are some minor but distracting editorial errors. Black-and-white photos appear throughout but are often too dark to see clearly; this is particularly disappointing when they are used to illustrate the different types of clouds. The same list of sources (books, articles, CD-ROMs, and Web sites) and index are repeated in each volume. Similar in scope to The Weather Almanac (Gale, 1997), this resource will appeal to weather enthusiasts.-Jo-Anne Weinberg, Greenburgh Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Not only will this be a great resource for students, but it's filled with interesting information about all aspects of weather."
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Vicksburg (Mississippi)
Post (01/10/99) (
Vicksburg Post, MS 20001001)
"...refreshing and interesting view of a topic often used for research or debate assignments."
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Book Report (January 2001) (
Book Report 19991101)
"This new volume provides information on El Nino and La Nina, global warming and other phenomena and disasters occurring from 1997 to 1999."
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Booklist (October 2000) (
Booklist 19990301)
"This in-depth, comprehensive series addresses weather and weather-related topics in a clear and challenging manner. Complex weather processes representing a wide range of topics are clearly explained and illustrated. This series can best be used by both the teacher and the student as a reference source for research.'
-- INFOTECH (Nov/Dec 1999)
http://www.evalutech.sreb.org
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Infotech 19981201)
"A comprehensive guide to the weather. Would be useful as a library reference resource for SOSE, science teachers and senior secondary students."
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Orana (March 1999) (
Orana 19981201)
"This three-volume set offers excellent value for its modest price. Aimed at students in grades 5 and up, the set approaches the comprehensiveness of a college-level meteorology text in terms of content but not difficulty. Highly recommended for all collections through the university reference level."
-- ARBA 1998 (
ARBA 19980801)
Included on the New York Public Library's "most valuable additions to our branch collections" list. [One of only 25 titles selected by New York Public Library for its annual (1998)
(19980401)
"A mixed bag of fascinating tidbits, simple experiments, information. This resource will appeal to weather enthusiasts."
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School Library Journal (August 1998) (
School Library Journal 19971201)
"Fills the need for good, up-to-date resources important to the school library. Within days of its arrival in my library the geography teacher assigned a new unit on climates and weather conditions. The set was in almost constant use for the next two weeks as students completed their assignments. Highly recommended."
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Book Report (April 1998) (
Book Report )
"Combines the functions of an enyclopedia, a textbook and an almanac in three comprehensive volumes to help students understand all aspects of weather."
-- Curriculum Administrator (December 1997)
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