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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
A very lovely book that I wish I could afford to purchase, instead of get from the library. I say this because the book is set up so that you can keep notes on which clouds you've seen where - collect them, basically! As I am a birder, this aspect of "listing" clouds appeals to me. I can go birdwatching and cloudwatching at the same time! Keep a yard list of clouds, just like I do birds! A ferry list! An airplane list! Travel list! Oooo, cloud twitchers?
I wish there were more photos of each cloud type, and better descriptions of the differences between similar cloud types - side by side photo comparisons, for instance.
But what there is in this slim volume is very good. A few pithy comments scattered here and there liven up the descriptions and made me smile. But not too many of them - just enough.
I wish there were more photos of each cloud type, and better descriptions of the differences between similar cloud types - side by side photo comparisons, for instance.
But what there is in this slim volume is very good. A few pithy comments scattered here and there liven up the descriptions and made me smile. But not too many of them - just enough.
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Cloud collecting is my favorite hobby. I've always enjoyed watch the clouds, always considered myself a bit of a wonderbug, and have always had more pictures of clouds than people on my camera. Then one day when I was researching a supernumerary rainbow I had seen I came across the Cloud Appreciation Society, and subsequently, this book. Its forever changed the way I look at clouds. I've learned so much more about the different types, and the acquisition of bonus points for collecting is both fun and hilarious.
The book itself has a great way of presenting information, its both in awe of the clouds and often amusing, while also explaining the scientific facts behind different formations and good clues of how to spot them. The points system is a blast. The pictures are gorgeous.
Its easily worth the money you spend on it and the weight in the backpack.
The book itself has a great way of presenting information, its both in awe of the clouds and often amusing, while also explaining the scientific facts behind different formations and good clues of how to spot them. The points system is a blast. The pictures are gorgeous.
Its easily worth the money you spend on it and the weight in the backpack.
I thought this book was really cute and have already started my own personal collection. The handbook has information about various types of clouds and how to identify them. It starts with 10 basic cloud types and then expands to include variations and other atmospheric effects.
Each entry has a description of the cloud and related types, pictures, names and references to similar cloud species and a block to record information about your collection. The collection space has blanks for date, location, and weather condition as well as the file name for your photo of the cloud. It also has a scoring system for tallying up the value of your collection, including bonuses for each type. It sort of reminds me of the scores in the game Pokemon Snap.
I had a copy from the library but am seriously considering a trip to the bookstore to get my own copy.
Age Recommendation:
I feel like the book is intended to help adults recapture the fun and relaxation of cloud gazing. However it includes quite a bit of scientific information about how various types of clouds are formed and what kind of weather conditions they are likely to be found in. I think it would be a great book to use for teaching kids weather science. Not only could they collect and identify clouds but also work on trying to predict conditions for finding clouds missing from their collections.
Each entry has a description of the cloud and related types, pictures, names and references to similar cloud species and a block to record information about your collection. The collection space has blanks for date, location, and weather condition as well as the file name for your photo of the cloud. It also has a scoring system for tallying up the value of your collection, including bonuses for each type. It sort of reminds me of the scores in the game Pokemon Snap.
I had a copy from the library but am seriously considering a trip to the bookstore to get my own copy.
Age Recommendation:
I feel like the book is intended to help adults recapture the fun and relaxation of cloud gazing. However it includes quite a bit of scientific information about how various types of clouds are formed and what kind of weather conditions they are likely to be found in. I think it would be a great book to use for teaching kids weather science. Not only could they collect and identify clouds but also work on trying to predict conditions for finding clouds missing from their collections.
What fun! Real information plus wit and lovely illustrations. I have to catch myself that I'm not staring at the clouds when I'm driving!
informative
lighthearted