An entirely new way for students to observe, analyze, and understand meteorology, - Steven A. Ackerman and John A. Knox's METEOROLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE ATMOSPHERE is scientific, topical, and scholarly. The authors use vivid photographs and compelling real-life stories to present the subject of weather as it directly affects your students. METEOROLOGY generates genuine enthusiasm for the subject by using conceptual models and engaging narrative to truly make weather phenomena come alive. METEOROLOGY emphasizes how we observe the atmosphere and then uses those observations to explain atmospheric phenomena. New "Observational Questions" further extend this emphasis by asking students to analyze photographs, data, or their own experiences. By learning how to interpret scientific observations of the atmosphere, students can deepen their understanding of the subject. The second edition offers complete integration with MeteorologyNow™, the first assessment-driven and student-centered online learning solution created specifically for this course. MeteorologyNow™ uses a series of chapter-specific diagnostic tests to build a personalized learning plan for each student, allowing students to focus their study time on specific areas of weaknesses. Each personalized learning plan directs students to specific text sections as well as to a set of over three dozen Java applets designed to augment their understanding. These acclaimed applets, designed by Tom Whittaker and co-author Steven Ackerman, are divided into two types, "Observational Learning" applets deal with interpreting satellite imagery and "Atmospheric Explorations" extend the book's treatment of key topics, such as weather map analysis and numerical weather models.

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Science & Math

KNOX, JOHN A.

Ackerman, Steven

Earth Sciences

Cengage Learning'

Observe, analyze, and understand meteorology in an entirely new way with METEOROLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE ATMOSPHERE. You'll find vivid photographs and compelling real-life stories as well as conceptual models and engaging narrative that make weather phenomena come alive. Observational Questions ask you to analyze photographs, data, or their own experiences. By learning how to interpret scientific observations of the atmosphere, you can deepen your understanding of the subject.

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere, 2nd Edition

An entirely new way for students to observe, analyze, and understand meteorology -- Steven A. Ackerman and John A. Knox's METEOROLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE ATMOSPHERE is scientific, topical, and scholarly. The authors present the subject of weather as it directly affects your students using vivid photographs and compelling real-life stories. METEOROLOGY generates interest and genuine enthusiasm for the subject by making weather phenomena come alive via conceptual models and engaging narrative that explain their existence and help students discover the fascinating processes that determine weather. METEOROLOGY emphasizes how we observe the atmosphere and then uses those observations to explain atmospheric phenomena. By learning how to interpret scientific observations of the atmosphere, students can deepen their understanding of the subject. The text's instructor-friendly and modular structure are based on the authors' combined teaching experiences at five different universities. In addition to the well-thought-out structure that makes it easy for instructors to tailor the book to their needs, the authors also include unique coverage of topics not found in other books for this course.

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere (with Blue Skies CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

Brooks/Cole

Written For The Undergraduate, Non-Majors Course, The Third Edition Engages Students With Real-World Examples And A Captivating Narrative. It Highlights How We Observe The Atmosphere And Then Uses Those Discoveries To Explain Atmospheric Phenomena. Early Chapters Discuss The Primary Atmospheric Variables Involved In The Formation Of Weather: Pressure, Temperature, Moisture, Clouds, And Precipitation, And Include Practical Information On Weather Maps And Weather Observation. The Remainder Of The Book Focuses On Weather And Climate Topics Such As The Interaction Between Atmosphere And Ocean, Severe/Extreme Weather, And Climate Change.

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Jones& Bartlett Learning

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Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere, 2nd Edition

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere (with Blue Skies CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere