From the Back Cover

"The baffling turmoil of our ever–changing skies will seem much less baffling" Keay Davidson, author, Carl Sagan: A Life

Includes hot maps and cool photos of weather phenomena!

Are you dazzled by dramatic displays of thunder and lightning — and wonder why these forces of nature occur? This guide offers easy–to–understand explanations about meteorological concepts, from jet streams to tornadoes and El Niño. Inside, you′ll find experiments and activities you can do at home, plus insight on smog, the greenhouse effect, and more!

Discover how to: Identify cloud types Understand what causes tornadoes to form Avoid danger during severe weather Understand the global warming debate

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About the Author

John D. Cox is a professional science writer. He studied biological and physical sciences at Harvard and MIT as a fellow of Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT.