Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Discover how to: Predict and recognize shifts in weather patterns Understand how and why different types of weather occur Identify cloud formations and know what they mean Observe variations in geography and how they affect the weather Develop weather awareness from basic meteorological concepts