| Publication |
Chicago, Raintree Publishers, 2006.
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| Description |
48pGreen Spine
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| Series |
Geography focus
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| Summary/Abstract |
Find out how weather affects our world and our lives, and what causes different kinds of weather.
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| Contents |
The world's weather
Climates and living things
People and weather
The atmosphere
Sunshine
Why do winds blow?
Rain
Clouds
What are weather fronts?
Thunder and ligtning
Seasons
Case study: Monsoon in India
Understanding weather forecasts
Weather hazards
What are hurricanes?
Case study: Hurricane Katrina
How is climate changing?
Effects of global warming
Case study: Arctic ice
Investigating global warming
The future
Further resources
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
1410911128 Hb.
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