In this book, written by an Australian meteorologist and aimed at the general reader, you will find the answers to many of your questions.

The second edition is now out of print and no longer available.

It may be in your school library, or your local Council library; ask the librarian to find it for you.

Chapter Headings

1. The sun, the earth and the seasons
2. Radiation, greenhouse and the general circulation
3. Atmospheric pressure and the weather map
4. Wind systems great and small
5. Temperature, humidity and human comfort
6. Clouds: cottonballs, cauliflowers, sheets and blankets
7. Precipitation: rain, snow and hail
8. Fog, dew and frost
9. Storms: cyclones, cold fronts, thunderstorms and tornadoes
10. Weather forecasting
11. Myths, facts and fallacies

Appendix 1. Units of measurement
Appendix 2. Units used in this book
Appendix 3. Accuracy of meteorological observations.