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Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys

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The text presents weather as a systematic science and offers practical instruction for young readers to observe and understand atmospheric phenomena. It begins with simple experiments demonstrating that air is matter, has weight, and exerts pressure, then explains how those properties influence wind, storms, temperature, and precipitation. Chapters describe common meteorological instruments, measurement procedures, and methods for recording and interpreting observations to anticipate changes. The work emphasizes constructing a basic home observation station and explains how coordinated reporting and warnings support farming, navigation, and public safety.

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Title: Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys

Author: A. C. Gilbert

Release date: February 13, 2022 [eBook #67391]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United States: The A. C. Gilbert Company, 1920

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GILBERT
WEATHER BUREAU
(METEOROLOGY)
FOR BOYS

BY
ALFRED C. GILBERT
Yale University, 1909
Published by
THE A. C. GILBERT COMPANY
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
New York Chicago San Francisco Toronto London
Copyright, 1920, by
A. C. GILBERT
New Haven, Conn.