Weather Things in Photos - by Alan Sealls (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Weather Things in Photos is a collection of weather images, celebrating the variety of dynamic, colorful, inspirational, and educational sights in the sky and in the environment as a result of meteorology.
- Author(s): Alan Sealls
- 184 Pages
- Science, General
Description
About the Book
A diverse collection of over 200 weather photos highlighting and celebrating the visual science of the atmosphere.
Book Synopsis
Weather Things in Photos is a collection of weather images, celebrating the variety of dynamic, colorful, inspirational, and educational sights in the sky and in the environment as a result of meteorology. From scenes of serenity, to striking lightning displays, these pictures entertain and enlighten those who are regular sky watchers, and those who are soon to become sky watchers! Regardless of your age, occupation, or where you live on Earth, this book will give you new perspectives on weather things you may have seen before, and it will show you things to look for in the future.
Almost everything in the sky has a name. Learn the different cloud types. See what a circumzenith arc is. Surely, you've seen crepuscular rays?! What about mammatus clouds or hole punch clouds? Fascinating photos from Meteorologist Alan Sealls show how simple ingredients of sun, air, and water serve up a cornucopia of sights.
Review Quotes
Given the myriad of on-line entertainment options available these days, we sometimes ignore the amazing theater of the sky above that streams 24/7, presenting a stunning panoply of colors, shapes and textures - and all with no monthly fee. This book is the ideal "user's manual" for sky watchers and introduces the reader to a wealth of phenomena, some familiar and some perhaps perplexing, which can be observed for your viewing pleasure. These sky "program notes" and photographs by Alan Sealls, one of the nation's preeminent broadcast meteorologists, reveals the names of these heavenly actors, making their performances all the more satisfying when they take their turns on the stage.
Walter A. Lyons, Ph.D., Past President, American Meteorological Society
Weather Things in Photos is an amazing collection of the beauty of Mother Nature. This book easily illustrates and explains weather phenomena for enjoyment and learning. Vivid illustrations will enlighten students' understanding of weather and meteorological conditions, making this book an absolute much-have. I'm thrilled to recommend it as a necessary tool for students, teachers, school libraries, parents and weather enthusiasts!
Yolanda Amadeo, Chief Meteorologist, WALB-TV
I will now be looking upwards a lot more. I really enjoyed the book. It was so informative. I felt like I attended two weeks of weather school. The clarity of the images is amazing. Attention to detail is mind blowing. This book will always have a place on my coffee table for everyone to see.
Timothy Jones, President, Eastern Shore Camera Club