The Telluric Manual (Classic Reprint): A Guide to the Study of Swigert's Lunar Tellurian: A Guide to the Study of Swigert's Lunar Tellurian (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unlock the science behind weather, climate, and the ocean’s hidden influence. This nonfiction guide explains how heat moves through the land, air, and sea, and how that movement shapes everyday conditions from deserts to coastal regions. It combines plain-language explanations with practical ideas readers can observe in their own surroundings, helping you understand why days feel hot or cold and how currents and winds alter climate around the world.
The book walks you through key concepts in a clear, approachable way. You’ll learn how heat diffuses, how soil types affect surface temperatures, and why the ocean’s depth and currents matter to regional weather. It also covers how latent heat works in water and how atmospheric layers remain warmer near the ground. Through accessible examples, the text connects these ideas to real-world patterns you can observe across seasons and continents.
- Explore how different soils and landscapes influence daily temperatures
- See how ocean currents and wind interact to warm or cool nearby lands
- Understand processes like evaporation, condensation, and latent versus sensible heat
- Learn about tools and diagrams used to study climate, including almanac-style data and relief maps
Ideal for curious readers of science and geography, this edition invites you to notice the weather in your own region and to think critically about the forces that shape it. It’s a solid choice for students, teachers, and anyone who wants a grounded introduction to climate, oceans, and the maps that help us understand our world.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book invites readers to explore the wonders of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon through hands-on experimentation. Using a Tellurian, a specialized model of the solar system, the author guides readers through a series of engaging activities designed to demystify the fundamental principles of geography and astronomy. By manipulating the Tellurian, readers will gain a deeper understanding of latitude, longitude, the causes of day and night, and the changing lengths of days and nights throughout the year. The book delves into the concepts of climate, the influence of ocean currents, and even touches on the history of celestial observations. The author's approach, rooted in direct observation and physical manipulation, offers a unique perspective on the complexities of the Earth's movements and its relationship to the Sun and the Moon. This book is an ideal resource for anyone seeking to understand the fundamental principles of geography and astronomy through a captivating and engaging approach. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282763619_0
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