The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Weather and: Natural Disasters

by Benjamin A. Watson

Book Overview

Ever since the time of George Washington's presidency, Americans have relied on The Old Farmer's Almanac for their yearly fix of remarkably reliable weather predictions. Author Benjamin A. Watson... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679757880
• ISBN13: 9780679757887
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book for all Ages!

This book is a great book for any person. Someday I want to become a meterologist or a tornado chaser and this book has great information on things such as that. It's is a great book to get ideas for science fair projects or reports. This iss definetly the book for you.

INTERESTING, EASY-GOING BOOK ON NATURAL DISASTERS

This book, like many others, covers famous American natural disasters such as the Johnstown Flood, the Galveston Hurricane, and the New York Blizzard of '88. Unlike other weather books, though, this one includes earthquakes and volcanoes as well. Most of the stories have been told before, but they are worth rereading here. The almanac is a very easy-going read. It's a fine book to share with company and friends. It is filled throughout with record statistics and quizzes to test your weather knowledge. Some of the pictures are a little funny as well.

Book describes Natuaral Disasters and gives folklore.

If you like weather, and the fascinating disasters that accompany them, then you'll love, The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Weather and Natural Disasters. This book gives info about hurricanes, winter storms and blizzards, lightning, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, duststorms, and volcanoes. On top of the disaster section, there are facts galore; and old style folklore which can still be useful in today's modern world. The book is well written and useful. If you like earth science, and non-fiction books, then read this book. You'll probably like it. Peace Out!