Weather: A Folding Pocket Guide to Clouds, Storms & Weather Patterns (Earth, Space and Culture)

Product Description Waterford's guide to Weather is the ideal, pocket-sized folding guide to clouds, storms and weather patterns. A must-have reference for novice meteorologists, this guide teaches how and why weather occurs and how to anticipate weather changes. It also highlights weather phenomena (ranging from hurricanes and tornadoes to waterspouts and dust devils) and weather lore ("Red sky at night, sailor's delight."). Laminated for durability, this guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA. Review The Pocket Naturalist Guides have been around for quite a while. They are printed on card stock and laminated for durability. I have been using the same set of guides for more than 3 years in my hiking bag and they show very little wear. The lamination lets them shrug off most dirt and even light rain. "I don't hit the trail without them. - Jerking the Trigger, Matt, Blog"The Pocket Naturalist Guides have been around for quite a while. They are printed on card stock and laminated for durability. I have been using the same set of guides for more than 3 years in my hiking bag and they show very little wear. The lamination lets them shrug off most dirt and even light rain." "I don't hit the trail without them." -- Matt, Blog ― Jerking the Trigger“Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.” ― Backpacker Magazine“The Pocket Naturalist Guides quickly and easily introduces novice outdoorsmen to the wonders of animal and plant life, as well as other aspects of the wilderness.” ― Camping Life Magazine P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Back Cover Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to read clouds and anticipate weather changes. You'll easily be able to compare and contrast clouds at a glance and identify impending weather conditions, stormy and fair. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, diagrams) About the Author Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.www.waterfordpress.com See more