Rodgers, Alan, 1958-

Wind and air pressure / Alan Rodgers and Angella Streluk. - Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - Measuring the weather . - Rodgers, Alan, 1958- Measuring the weather. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is wind? -- Wind direction -- Land and sea -- Wind chill -- Wind and weather -- Measuring wind strength -- The beaufort wind scale -- Using technology to monitor the wind -- Extreme winds -- Global winds -- What is air pressure? -- Barometers -- Highs and lows.

An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.

4.4 3-6 Follett Library Resources

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Winds.
Atmospheric pressure.

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