Humans have always searched for ways to influence and accurately forecast the weather all too aware that their survival depends on favourable conditions.Starting with the earliest astronomers this book examines how the science of meteorology has evolved over the last 3 000 years.From rain dances and weather balloons to tornado tracker planes and satellites in outer space stunning colour photographs provide an intriguing insight into nature's diverse and deadly extremes.Jack Challoner graduted in Physics from London University and is a qualified teacher. He has written many popular science titles for all ages including How Weather Works and Energy.
- ISBN10 0751362166
- ISBN13 9780751362169
- Publish Date 4 May 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 August 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 15000
- Language English