Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment [with MeteorologyNOW & InfoTrac]

by C. Donald Ahrens

METEOROLOGY TODAY has for many years been one of the most widely used and authoritative texts for the introductory meteorology course. Each edition is extensively reviewed by leading researchers in the field to ensure that the text remains completely up-to-date and reflects today's current understanding of meteorological concepts. Author Donald Ahrens has been widely praised for his ability to explain relatively complicated ideas so that even under-prepared students can understand them. The text's clear and inviting presentation is supplemented by numerous pedagogical features that help augment students' understanding. Introductory stories found at the beginning of each chapter draws students naturally into the discussion. In-chapter reviews then help students to consolidate their understanding as they read, while four types of end-of-chapter exercises provide opportunities for everything from further review to in-class discussion questions. Graphics are carefully designed and subsequently refined so that the key ideas clearly emerge. Many of the photos in the book are taken by the author and provide unmatched images of dramatic weather phenomena. A unique and popular feature over this title's seven editions has been the foldout cloud chart at the back of the book. The package of teaching and learning tools to accompany this text will now include course management, and a FREE, brand-new, student tutorial system - MeteorologyNow. MeteorologyNow is Web-based, assessment-driven, completely flexible, and contains a wealth of book-specific interactivities. It also offers a personalized learning plan based on each student's assessment results, helping the student focus on the concepts theydon?t yet understand. This complete teaching package provides each student with fun, interactive learning opportunities and an even greater chance for success.

Genres: Science, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Earth Sciences, Environment, Earth

624 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating!

[Tom S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on meteorology ever! For a college level course, it's quite intuitive. I don't know what I would do at the meteorology event at science Olympiad without it. The section on humidity. I would have read it even if I weren't in Scioly. I recommend it to everyone who wants to know what's going on around them, or be able to look up at the sky and know what weather is coming WITHOUT tuning into the weather channel.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very accessible and readable text that explains the fundamentals of atmospheric science. I read it cover to cover my quarter in grad school. Very helpful--and interesting, too.

[ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very much deep into the science of air covering earth surface that is fair enough for amateur stargazers. I started stargazing lately, and I thought it is much holistic to understand the atmosphere since my eye is on the sky and light interaction with atmosphere produces many tricky things. Now, I look to the stars, planets and the sun with different perspective as I understand what is perceived with my eyes is almost an illusion and not as it looks!

[Jonathan Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this as the text for an introductory meteorology class at a community college. I found it thorough and engaging.

[Rashed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, very clear. Highly recommended for Meteorology students.

[Mohsin Alkhadher · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Chris Seltzer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly standard textbook. It covers the basics, is well organized, and contains compelling media to help students learn. If you're looking for an introductory text to Meteorology this is about as good as any.

[Francisco Tapiador · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introduction at non-mathematical level.

[Bob]

I want to read

[Angela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan of meteorology. I learned a few interesting tid-bits, but am SO glad this class is OVER!

[Jeff Knoblauch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I used it to homeschool my daughter in natural science. It implored easy to understand language and yet imparted a lot of information.

[Jackie]

Reading this for class.. finding relevant information every time I watch the weather.

[Jimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, clear, through introduction to meteorology, with a couple exceptions. Chapter 4 covers atmospheric visuals (refraction, mirages, sun dogs, etc.) and chapter 17 covers air pollution; in both cases, the author fails to explain what either topic has to do with meteorology or weather forecasting. Chapter 19 also has a section on "global warming".