This is an interesting piece of Boy Scout memorabilia. This book was published in 1969 by the Boy Scouts of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey. This soft cover book measures 5 3/8 inches by 8 inches and contains 60 pages. The cover is securely attached. The cover is lightly soiled. There are slight creases running from the top to the bottom of the book and along the bound edge. The pages are slightly yellowed. The inscription - Property of Troop 70 is marked along the top edge of the title page. Exceptions noted, the overall condition of this book is good.

Contents:

Part I
Understanding the Atmosphere and Weather
Meteorology
The Elements of the Atmosphere
World Wind and Pressure Systems
The Wind Systems
Moisture - The Hydrologic Cycle
Forms of Precipitation
Visibility
Warm and Cold Fronts
Severe Weather
Cloud Formations

Part II
Measuring and Recording the Weather
Weather Instruments
Air Pressure
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Air Temperature
Moisture in the Air
Amount of Rainfall
Direction of Cloud Movement
Weather Maps
Study On-Week’s Weather
Visit a Weather Station

Part III
Predicting the Weather and Knowing About the Climate
Electronic Devices
Forecasting - Past and Present
Storm Detecting and Tracking
Reasons for Climatic Differences
The Climate in Your Area
Future Climate Depends Partly on You
Books About Weather
U.S. Weather Bureau Publications

Excerpt - Requirements:

1. Obtain information about the climate (maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, rainfall, wind) in your locality and discuss its influence on industry, agriculture, clothing, transportation, housing and recreation.
2. a. Tell what meteorology is. Visit weather bureau station. Explain methods and devices that are used in taking observations. Describe the following instruments and tell how they are used in weather measurement: wind vane, anemometer, barometer, thermometer, hygrometer, rain gauge…
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