Weather Whys

Weather Whys Facts, Myths, and Oddities

1st Edition

Paperback (02 Mar 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather.

Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including:

?Which city is actually the windiest

?How the temperature affects tire pressure

?Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy

?Why a coming storm causes sore joints

?Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea

Book information

ISBN: 9780399535703
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Imprint: Perigee Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 551.6
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 212
Weight: 191g
Height: 213mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 15mm