Peterson Field Guide To Weather

by Jay Anderson, Jay M. Pasachoff, John A. Day

Peterson Field Guide to Weather <> Paperback <> JayAnderson <> MarinerBooks

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Nature, Field Guides

552 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this very helpful and informative on better understanding of Earth's weather.

[Marc A · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Peterson Field Guide to Weather wasn't what I expected. The other Peterson Field Guides, such as Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America (a personal favorite of mine), includes a 10-20 page introduction about the guide followed by illustrations showing you how to identify the bird or other animal, along with a short paragraph about each species. With the weather guide, I was expecting something along the same lines. Instead, the Peterson Field Guide to Weather is more like a meteorology 101 textbook. It is way more technical than I expected, and the glossary is necessary to cope with the technical language.

With that out of the way, it is much better written than your average textbook. The authors know their subject, and the book is readable though somewhat dry. If you want to learn about weather, you can with this book, but you need to take your time to really grasp the material. It is not for the casual reader.

As an old guy whose eyes aren't what they used to be, I sometimes found it a challenge to read. The Peterson Field Guide to Weather is small, the same size as a mass-market paperback, 4 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches. I was uncomfortable with the small font. At 536 pages it is pretty thick. On the other hand, it is printed on thick, glossy paper, bound well and is made to last, and it is beautifully illustrated.

You can learn about weather with Peterson Field Guide to Weather if you are willing to give it time and effort. Just be aware that this is a more advanced book, and make sure you will be comfortable with the small print.

[Kaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stands out immediately is how accessible and engaging the book is, even for readers who may not have a strong scientific background. The authors have done a remarkable job breaking down complex weather patterns and atmospheric concepts into clear, easy-to-understand explanations. This makes it not only educational but also genuinely enjoyable to read.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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