The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (10)

By: Frederick K. Lutgens and Edward J. Tarbuck

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: Using everyday, easy-to-grasp examples to reinforce basic concepts, this highly regarded handbook remains the standard introduction to meteorology and the atmosphere – components, problems, and applications. Includes the most up-to-date coverage of topics such as: ozone depletion; the ultraviolet index; temperature; dew point temperature and orographic effects; wildfires and weather; thunderstorms and lightning; the record-breaking Florida hurricane season; effects of air pollution, and more. Incorporates top-quality visuals, including new satellite images and illustrations by the award-winning Dennis Tasa, to demonstrate the highly visual nature of meteorology. Uses a largely non-technical writing style to help readers grasp important concepts. For those interested in learning more about meteorology.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 544 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780131874626
Publisher:: Pearson Prentice Hall
Date of Addition:: 10/27/22
Copyrighted By:: Pearson Education, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Textbooks, Education, Social Studies, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Worth Trust
Proofread By:: Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.