Eric Sloane's Weather Book

"Eric Sloane's Weather Book" was a very fun, easy-to-understand, and fascinating book about weather. He explained ways that a person can predict the weather by looking at the sky, how to read weather maps--what all the symbols mean--and use weather instruments. He covered information about our atmosphere, air, winds, heat, and clouds, and how it all works together to create weather.

The author has a gift for making difficult ideas very easy to understand. He also included many black and white illustrations that reinforced what was taught in the text and made it clear. The book was packed full of practical information on how to become weather-wise. This book was first written some time ago (in 1949) and was based off of articles that the author wrote for sailors and aviators. Most of the information is still completely relevant, but it does show it's age in a few places.

I'd highly-recommend this well-written and interesting book to anyone who's curious about how weather is created and how to predict it.

Very easy reading style, yet packed with a lot of valuable, scientifically correct weather information and delightful illustrations by the author

This is a great book, explaining the cause for many weather phenomenon, along with folk-style, simple methods for interpreting and predicting weather.

The pictures really help in getting a great understanding of weather. I would recommend this to people wanting to get a good solid basic understanding of weather. Sloane knows his stuff and writes it well.

The best guide for weather, patterns etc for adults or children, the information was skillfully illustrated to make it easier to understand, Excellent reference !

What can I say, other than: This is how they should teach it in the schools. This is one of Ambleside Online's recommendations. And, as usual, they have picked a winner. My 14 year old (daughter) loved this book and now my 12 year old will be reading it this year. Another gem.

I love the illustrations. As a recreational pilot this is a great book to review weather and how it can alter your flight plan.

Great stuff on how to place your home based on topography.

Very informative book that jr hi children up to adults can appreciate. Excellent art work

Part-practical, but full of wonder. For some reason, I had an interesting nostalgic sense of going back to childhood while reading this. Excellent read.

Part-practical, but full of wonder. For some reason, I had an interesting nostalgic sense of going back to childhood while reading this. Excellent read.