Download or read book Weather Legends written by Carole Garbuny Vogel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American tales are set against scientific facts to explain how thunder, tornadoes, sunlight, rainbows, and other weather phenomena come into existence.
Download or read book American Weather Stories written by Patrick Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather has shaped United States' culture, national character and folklore; at times it has changed the course of history. The seven accounts compiled in this publication highlight some of the nation's weather experiences from the hurricanes that threatened Christopher Columbus to the peculiar run of bad weather that has plagued American presidents on Inauguration Day. Also presented are meteorological phenomena encountered by people who documented weather and climate during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and those who suffered through the "year without a summer," the Blizzard of '88, and the dustbowl drought of the 1930's. Numerous historical photographs illustrate the entries. (Author/WB).
Download or read book Weather Whys written by Paul Yeager and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book American Weather Stories written by Patrick Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American weather has helped shape our culture, national character, folklore, and conversation. It has frequented the pages of our history and, at times, changed its course. The stories that follow trace the American weather experience from the hurricanes that threatened Columbus and colonial settlers to the peculiar run of bad weather that has plagued American presidents on Inauguration Day; from Americans who documented the weather and climate of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras to those who suffered through the "year without a summer," the Blizzard of '88, and the dust-bowl drought of the 1930's. Contents: American Weather Acknowledgments Hurricanes Haunt Our History Early American Weathermen The Year Without a Summer View From a Civil War Cornfield The Blizzard of '88 Drought: The Land Killer The Weather on Inauguration Day Photo Credits
Download or read book Stories in the Clouds written by Joan Marie Galat and published by Dot to Dot in the Sky. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Folklore from around the world relating to weather patterns, as well as sidebars explaining how the weather actually works scientifically."--
Download or read book Weather written by John Farndon and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from extreme weather like hurricanes, supercell tornadoes, firestorms, and dust storms to the people who predict them and try to save others.Beautifully laid out images of weather objects and processes using satellite imagery, time-lapse photography, and eyewitness reportage put readers in the eye of the storm for close-up learning. A must-read for curious young scientists interested in the weather systems that shape our world.
Download or read book Freaky Weather Stories written by Therese M. Shea and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People around the globe have to deal with all kinds of freaky weather events, from the fury of blinding blizzards to the destruction of howling hurricanes. No place on Earth is safe from nature’s wicked weather. Readers take a wild ride through some of Earth’s strangest weather scenarios, such as record-setting hailstones, frogs dropping from the sky, and “fire tornadoes”—vortexes of air that pick up flames from forest fires and shoot them hundreds of feet into the air! Vivid photographs capture the intensity of nature’s wrath, and captivating fact boxes and detailed sidebars add even more high-interest content.
Download or read book The Weather Weaver written by Tamsin Mori and published by UCLan Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11-year-old Stella has returned home to Shetland to spend the summer with her Grandpa, but it's nothing like she remembers. Grandpa is lost in his grief for Gran, the island is bleak and Stella feels trapped, until she encounters an old woman, Tamar, who can spin rainbows and call hurricanes. With the help of Nimbus, a feisty young storm cloud, Stella begins to learn the craft of weather weaving. But when her cloud brain-fogs Grandpa and The Haken (a sea witch) starts to close in, she realises that magic comes with big responsibilities. It will take all her heart and courage to face the coming storm...
Download or read book A Medley of Weather Lore written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Medley of Weather Lore" serves as a captivating treasure trove of weather-related folklore, beliefs, and traditions from around the world, offering readers a unique and enlightening journey into the realm where nature and culture intersect. In this insightful compilation, weather becomes more than just meteorological phenomena; it transforms into a rich tapestry of human understanding, beliefs, and customs. Each page resonates with the diverse ways in which different cultures have perceived and interpreted weather patterns, offering not only meteorological insights but also a profound glimpse into the human experience. From rain dances to weather omens, from snow legends to sun rituals, this book unearths the fascinating ways in which societies across time and place have sought to comprehend and harness the power of the elements. "A Medley of Weather Lore" is a testament to the enduring connection between humanity and the natural world, where weather is not just a scientific phenomenon but a cultural phenomenon as well. With its rich tapestry of anecdotes, myths, and traditions, this book is an indispensable read for anyone curious about the intricate relationship between nature and human imagination. Whether you're a meteorology enthusiast, a cultural scholar, or simply someone intrigued by the diverse ways in which we interact with our environment, this book promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
Download or read book The Legend of Mary Weather B A K a the Green Lady written by Derek Manley and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The urban legend of Mary Weather B aka The Green Lady has haunted the city of Cleveland, Ohio since the early 1980's. In this novel Mary Weather takes revenge on the children and grandchildren of the local hoods that viciously raped and killed her and her mother Helen Weather. More than Forty years later a group of friends decide to put all the rumors and fairy tales about the legend to the test by having a Halloween party at the abandon house which the spirit of Mary dwells which becomes the most bloody killing in the history of Cleveland.
Download or read book Getting to Know the Weather written by Pamela Painter and published by Urbana : University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weather Reporter written by Clg Of William And Mary/Ctr Gift Ed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather Reporter, a second-grade Earth and space science unit, provides students with opportunities in a scenario-based approach to observe, measure, and analyze weather phenomena. The overarching concept of change reinforces students' decisions as they learn about the changes in the Earth's weather and observe, measure, and forecast the weather. Weather Reporter was developed by the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary to offer advanced curriculum supported by years of research. The Center's materials have received national recognition from the United States Department of Education and the National Association for Gifted Children, and they are widely used both nationally and internationally. Each of the books in this series offers curriculum that focuses on advanced content and higher level processes. The science units contain simulations of real-world problems, and students experience the work of real science by using data-handling skills, analyzing information, and evaluating results. The mathematics units provide sophisticated ideas and concepts, challenging extensions, higher order thinking skills, and opportunities for student exploration based on interest. These materials are a must for any teacher seeking to challenge and engage learners and increase achievement. Grade 2
Download or read book American Weather Stories written by Patrick Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freaks of the Storm written by Randall S. Cerveny and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of unusual weather tales reports such oddities as tornadoes that have plucked chickens of their feathers, lightning that has stripped victims of their clothing, and hailstorms that have ended or prevented wars. Original.
Download or read book Weather written by Ralph Abercromby and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Weather Companion written by Gary Lockhart and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Weather Companion An Album of Meteorological History, Science, Legend, and Folklore Throughout history, as farmer, sailor, hunter, and artist, humans have watched and worried about the weather. We have devised ways to observe it, to predict it, to protect ourselves from it, to take advantage of it. It plays a major role in the science and folklore of every culture. Gary Lockhart's The Weather Companion is a fascinating compendium of meteorological facts and fables, from ancient myths to the latest research, from the rain forests to the desert regions. You'll learn about the meteorology of Noah's flood; methods of forecasting; the behavior of weather cycles; weather predictors such as the thickness of corn husks, the height of saw grass, and the behavior of animals; weather prophets; and much more. Gary Lockhart reveals what makes rain "smell," how natural barometers work, and the long history of weather fish, once kept to predict rain, and revived during China's Cultural Revolution. You'll even learn the best time to go fishing! Beautifully illustrated, captivating and original, The Weather Companion is a delightful experience for all ages. Your skies and sunsets will never be the same.
Download or read book The Boy with the U S Weather Men written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
