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9780760328637: Mike Lynch's Minnesota Weatherwatch
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ISBN 10: 0760328633 ISBN 13: 9780760328637
Editorial: Voyageur Press, 2007

Sinopsis

In a tumultuous state that has annual tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms and heat waves Minnesotans have a natural interest in predicting the weather - just like the English! Mike Lynch is Minnesota's top weather forecaster, and here he reveals the secrets to accurate forecasting - from Dandelions to Doppler. Infusing the book with a sense of fun and expertise, Lynch explains the mechanics of the weather, and looks at scientific prediction from the Greeks and Romans to present day satellite and radar technology. he also turns to Nature, and shows how plant and animal behavior , sky color, lakes, stars and more can accurately predict the weather. Rounding out this expert fact-filled guide are sidebars on Minnesota weather history and lore, plus a state weather almanac.

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Minnesota native Mike Lynch has been a broadcast meteorologist with WCCO Radio in Minneapolis for over 25 years. Also an astronomy enthusiast, Mike is the author of Mike Lynch’s Minnesota StarWatch, published by Voyageur Press in 2004, and a stargazing columnist for the St Paul Pioneer Press. Mike and his wife, Kathy, live in Eagan.

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Red sky at night, sailors delight.
Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.
 
From your favorite local meteorologist, this entertaining and comprehensive guide presents a full review of the science and lore behind our legendary Minnesota weather. Included are more than a hundred weather proverbs and pearls of wisdom—along with the science behind the sayings. Learn why the sky turns green before a severe storm, why dandelions close up before a summer shower, why a red sunset betokens fine weather, why your bad knee aches before a blizzard, and much more!
 
Longtime WCCO broadcaster Mike Lynch brings you the weather in three amusing, yet informative sections. He opens with a history of meteorology that reaches back to the ancient Greeks, continues with a crash course in the science of the atmosphere and weather systems, and concludes with how to prognosticate from good old Mother Nature. With the wit and wisdom of Dr. Lynch, never has learning been so fun!
 
From Doppler to dandelions, Lynch equips you with the diverse tools needed to understand the ever-changing skies of the North Star State. Illustrated in full color with more than 150 photos, diagrams, charts, and drawings, this is the perfect book for every weather-obsessed Minnesotan!

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Your favorite local meteorologist brings you the weather in three sections, opening with a history of meteorology, continuing with a crash course in the science of the atmosphere and weather systems, and concluding with how to prognosticate from good old Mother Nature. From Doppler to dandelions, Mike Lynch equips you with the diverse tools needed to understand the ever-changing skies of the North Star State. Chock full of more than a hundred weather proverbs and illustrated with more than 150 photos, diagrams, charts, and drawings, this is the perfect book for every weather-obsessed Minnesotan!

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Editorial
Voyageur Press
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0760328633
ISBN 13 
9780760328637
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
160
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