Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities

By Paul Yeager

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B003VWC4I0
• ISBN13: 9780399535703
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher