Note: This website is still under construction!
Learn About America’s Wild Weather.
Welcome to the captivating world of meteorology! Explore the wonders of America’s weather and climate with Weather Watch: An Introduction to America’s Weather and Climate.
Uncover the secrets of the sky as author and science and technology journalist Ed Oswald takes you on a journey through meteorology’s dynamic and ever-changing realm. This book is meticulously crafted to simplify complex concepts, making the science of weather accessible to both teenagers and adults.
Discover the intricate workings of clouds, pressure, wind, weather maps, hurricanes, and tropical storms, and gain valuable insights into climate change. Acquire essential knowledge on purchasing a weather station, understanding severe weather, tornadoes, and even the art of weather forecasting.
What’s in the Book
This second edition comes completely reformatted with over 30 pages of new content, including advanced weather map analysis and space weather. It’s more visually appealing with additional illustrations and graphics. Each chapter now ends with handy links for more in-depth learning, and sprinkled throughout the book are captivating American weather events, serving as real-life illustrations of introduced concepts.
One of the standout features of this book is the extensive weather glossary—containing over 100 terms, so you’ll always know what the weatherman is talking about.
What’s on this Website
This website is the companion to the book, featuring extra content that helps explain further concepts discussed.
Use the menu on the left-hand side to move between chapters. You can also find links to extra content at the end of each chapter within the book.
