Rodgers, Alan, 1958-

Precipitation / Alan Rodgers and Angella Streluk. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm. - Measuring the weather . - Rodgers, Alan, 1958- Measuring the weather. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Water everywhere! -- The water cycle -- Why is it raining here? -- Measuring rainfall -- Rain and drizzle -- Humidity -- Snow and sleet -- Hail -- Rain clouds -- Frontal systems -- Microbursts -- Rain and snow warnings -- Floods and drought.

Provides an introduction to the different types of precipitation and explains how precipitation is related to weather.

ISBN: 1588106888 (HC) 1403401284 (Pbk.)

LCCN: 2002004018

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Precipitation (Meteorology)

LC Class. No.: QC920 / .R64 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 551.57/7