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Predicting what the weather will be like can be a very useful
skill. When out walking in the hills/ mountains it can potentially
save your life. The weather in certain places can be unpredictable
and liable to sudden changes (which is why so many unprepared
people get into difficulty on our hills and mountains each
year) but a little knowledge can help you predict most changes
of weather.
Weather and its study (meteorology) also underlay aspects
of the cub and scout training program and can serve as an
interesting introduction to the scientist badge too.
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| Teach yourself Weather |
Darren Dowling
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Weather
This book is a detailed look at weather and how it is created.
It goes into detail about all the aspects of cloud, wind and
general weather pattern formation with an emphasis on the
science behind the processes.
It may not be suitable for direct reading by young people
but it certainly contains all the information you would need.
It also has some things often omitted by other books such
as weather lore and how forecasting works.
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| A Colour Guide to Clouds |
Darren Dowling
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A colour guide to clouds
Getting on in age now but a very useful book. It contains
some excellent pictures clearly illustrating the different
types of clouds. Each picture has a short narrative explaining
the weather phenomemanon and science behind the cloud formation.
The front of the book contains an overview of cloud names,
formation and motions along with some black and white diagrams.
A good place to start browsing.
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| Collins Gem Weather |
Darren Dowling
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Collins Gem Weather
This is one of the Collins Gem pocket books. They are normally
excellent and this one is no exception. It covers all the
aspects of weather you could ever want to know about.
From cloud formation and types, through wind to severe weather
and general observation it has it all. It is clearly laid
out with many excellent colour photos and diagrams.
As it says on the back of the book, "a mine of information"
and well worth the asking price.
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| BBC Weather Activity Set |
Darren Dowling
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BBC Weather Activity Set
BBC Weather Activity Set
Collins
Found in all good shops
Complete activity kit in a box
Try WH Smith
This is a complete activity set for weather. Aimed at children
from 8 to early teens it contains all you need to get started.
It has a basic 'Weather Centre' and a small booklet. There
is a mock weather chart of Britain complete with weather symbols
and ideas on how to construct your own instruments.
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