This dramatically illustrated book provides an exciting introduction to the science of weather and climate. It explains the causes of different weather conditions, climate zones, and extreme weather, introduces the principles of weather forecasting, and tackles the difficult issues of global warming and climate change.Stunning photographs, illustrations and diagramsUseful weather facts, data, charts, glossary and quizProvides information on differing views of climate changeComprehensive introduction to important and topical subjectInternet links to informative and interactive websites"Highly Commended" Geographical Association