Weather (Golden Guide) [Paperback]

Paul E. Lehr (Author), R. Will Burnett (Author), Herbert S. Zim (Author), Harry McKnaught (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1582381593 | ISBN-13: 978-1582381596 | Publication Date: April 14, 2001 | Edition: 1st

Simply, accurately, and graphically, this Golden Guide explains:

Massive movements of the atmosphere
Weather instruments and how they are used
The origins, development, and effects of storms
How to interpret weather maps

Full-color illustrations and up-to-date facts help you understand the fascinating phenomena of weather, and how changes are predicted.

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About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (April 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582381593
• ISBN-13: 978-1582381596
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Environment > Weather
  • #75 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Reference

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun little guide, April 26, 2001

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magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weather (Golden Guides) (Hardcover)

This was one of the original Golden Guides done back in the 50's, along with The Stars, Rocks and Minerals, Birds, North American Trees, and some others. I collected and read just about all of these and it's surprising how much info they got into these little books. Each book is exactly 160 pages, if I remember right. Thus, they have a fixed format, so they have to be very careful about what they select for material since it all has to fit.

These books sold for 75 cents or 95 cents originally. They were great little educational tools when I was a schoolboy, and I could still read them with profit many years later.

The more specialized ones, such as Pond Life, Structural Geology, The Heart, Insect Pests, Spiders and Their Kin, Mushrooms and Non-Vascular plants, were also very good.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good meteorology primer, April 29, 2004

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D. S. Bornus (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weather (Golden Guide) (Paperback)

I read this book during a rainy spring weekend. It gives a good understanding of meteorology and clouds, developing everything clearly. I have since taken several meteorology courses and read numerous books about the weather, but nothing has ever explained things as well or as simply as this book did. This book is filled with full-color illustrations, distinguishing it from most other books that just have black and white illustrations.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Weather, February 12, 2004

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J. Lindner (Gem Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weather (Golden Guide) (Paperback)

This is a short book, similar in format to the other Golden Guides. It's gone through several revisions, but the content remains consistent.

People interested in basic meteorology may consider this book a good starting point. It provides the basics on air currents, precipitation, clouds, fronts, etc. It may not be text book calibre, but it remains true to its roots. Teens may find the information useful, particularly if they have questions that parents cannot answer. There's not a lot of technical language that will only add to the confusion and the chapters are short enough to keep the reader on track.