Here's the most scientifically accurate, easytounderstand weather guide ever. From the people who developed USA Today's stylesetting weather page comes a revolutionary new approach to understanding how weather happens. Fullcolor graphics explain weather concepts, from what makes the sky blue to how a tornado gets its twist.

Find out about the USA's major weather events--blizzards, tornadoes, floods, droughts and hurricanes--including the story of Hurricane Andrew, the most expensive hurricane in history.Meet the nation's top atmospheric scientists--profiled in every chapter.See how your state's weather compares with the others in a 50state look at weather landmarks.Understand how we might be changing the Earth's climate through the greenhouse effect and the ozone hole.

Softcover, Pages: 240