商品簡介
Why did the Mayan civilization disappear? Is there a scientific explanation for the parting of the Red Sea described in the Bible? What factors created the American dust bowl of the 1930s? In this book for fans of the Weather Channel and popular science, climatologist Cerveny, a professor of geographical sciences at Arizona State University who has appeared on national television and radio shows, reveals the science behind 20 of the world's most provocative mysteries of the past, present, and even the future. From digging ice cores in Antarctica to counting tree rings in Arizona, readers will learn about the science of climate study and delve into the human impact of weather. The fictional accounts of inhabitants of various regions and eras that open and close each chapter, along with color and b&w photos, add interest. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Randy Cerveny, PhD (Tempe, AZ), is President’s Professor in Geographical Sciences specializing in weather and climate at Arizona State University. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Freaks of the Storm and has appeared on the Today show, ,em>CBS Morning Show, CNN, Good Morning America, ABC News, NPR, the BBC, and the Weather Channel. His work has been featured in People magazine, USA Today, National Geographic, the New York Times, Science, and Nature, among other publications.
