Science 101: Weather is the essential introduction to the Earth's ever-changing weather and climate, from the humid equator to the ice-covered poles. Find out how weather both wreaks destruction and creates breathtaking mirages, rainbows, and other atmospheric marvels.Describes the past and present of the atmosphere and what the future may bring for all life on EarthHighlights new technologies and breakthroughs in meteorological satellites and climate researchMore than 250 full-color photographs and illustrationsReady Reference section with at-a-glance temperature maps and graphs, and a special feature on professional storm chasers Perfect at-home reference for students, families, and the weatherperson in us all
