Weather Wise ─ Reading Weather Signs

Watts, a professional meteorologist, presents a lively, practical guide to weather phenomena for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Writing in an accessible question-and-answer style, he explains the reasons for various weather phenomena and tells how to interpret weather signs to predict the coming weather. Color photos and diagrams illustrate explanations of seasons, clouds, heat and cold, rain, storms, sunsets, fog and mist, and weather in various environments. The book is suitable for sailors, hikers, climbers, skiers, fishermen, golfers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)