Forecasting the Climate of the Future (The Library of Future Weather and Climate)

Stein, Paul

ISBN 10: 0823934136 ISBN 13: 9780823934133

Publisher: Rosen Young Adult, 2000

Synopsis

How do meteorologists predict climate change in the future through the use of computer modeling of our weather? How accurate are these predictions, and should we take action on the basis of these warnings?

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Grade 5-7-These excellent titles deliver succinct, carefully organized basic information. In Forecasting, Stein presents current long-range weather predictions for large sections of the U.S. because of global warming. He explains the role of supercomputers in deriving forecasts, the complexities involved, the challenges to accuracy, and the uses of climate models. In Storms, the author describes how weather observers track and make predictions. He suggests that, with the exception of hurricanes, global warming may or may not intensify storms. Clear, concise descriptions of hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, lightning, winter storms, and floods include basic safety guidelines. The captioned color photographs are appropriate to the texts. Stein's insightful conclusions are followed by well-conceived glossaries and listings of good sources of more information, such as the American Meteorological Society and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823934136
• ISBN 13: 9780823934133
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64