This is a Pre-Owned book in Fair condition. - Format: Paperback
- Author: Paul Yeager
- ISBN10: 0399535705
- ISBN13: 9780399535703
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: ?hich city is actually the windiest ?ow the temperature affects tire pressure ?hy humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy ?hy a coming storm causes sore joints ?hy watering a garden after it rains is a good idea