The Weather Sky Author:Bruce McMillan A study of weather patterns and clouds that occur in the Earth's temperate zones. — Grade 4-8-- Avid weather watchers will enjoy this discussion of the different cloud types, the weather patterns with which they are associated, and the climactic conditions they bring. After an explanation of air masses and the various kinds of fronts, McMilla... more »n devotes the remainder of the book to pictures of the clouds produced by different combinations of air masses throughout the year. The well-chosen black-and-white and color photographs, which mostly feature cloud formations and an occasional tree, are as important in conveying the information as the text. They add enormously to the book's attractiveness. There is far more information and detail presented than in dePaola's The Cloud Book (Holiday, 1975), which is for younger readers. A clear and coherent introduction to meteorology that will certainly encourage readers to do some forecasting of their own. --Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
photographed, illustrated, and written by Bruce McMillan.« less