In Books
  • All Departments
  • In Books
  • In Bargain Books
  • In eReading
  • In Kids' Books
  • In Teens' Books
  • In Toys & Games
  • In Video Games
  • In Lifestyle & Paper
  • In Movies & TV
  • In Music
  • In Used & Rare Books
  • In Used & Rare Movies & TV
  • In Used & Rare Music
Canada's Weather: The Climate that Shapes a Nation

Average rating: 4/5

Based on 13 ratings

Rate this

Canada's Weather: The Climate that Shapes a Nation

by Chris St.Clair

Firefly Books | September 10, 2009 | Hardcover

A comprehensive guide to weather phenomena in Canada.

Canada''s Weather explores the fascinating science and history of Canada''s weather from coast to coast to coast.

Written by the Weather Network''s popular weekend man, Chris St. Clair, it''s organized in four seasonal sections and by Canada''s distinct weather regions: the West Coast, the North, the Prairies, Ontario and Quebec, and the Atlantic region.

A total of 46 scientific illustrations complement St. Clair''s careful and basic explanations of the universal principles of weather, and there are 197 photographs that show the power and beauty of Canada''s weather reality.

With a unique perspective, St. Clair gives the full forecast on Canada''s meteorological state of affairs, including:

  • The progression of weather from east to west
  • Extreme weather events
  • Large-scale and small-scale weather events
  • How Canadians have turned the weather to their advantage
  • How geography and topography affect weather
  • Tools of weather watching, measurement and forecasting
  • Climate change
  • Facts, trivia, proverbs and quotes about weather.


Canada''s Weather is a fascinating reference to Canadian weather phenomena for home, office or school.

Save 34 %

$29.95
$19.76
$18.77

In Stock

  • Eligible for FREE Shipping on orders over $25. + Details.

Reviews

    • Was this review
      helpful to you?

    Rating: 5/5

    "Inspirational!"

    Barbara Harrison

    2 years ago

    Chris St. Clair's book, Canada's Weather: The Climate that Shapes a Nation, is fantastic and should be found in the homes of every Canadian weather lover! With striking photos, informative graphs and charts, history, and more this book is a national treat!

Details

From the Publisher

A comprehensive guide to weather phenomena in Canada.

Canada''s Weather explores the fascinating science and history of Canada''s weather from coast to coast to coast.

Written by the Weather Network''s popular weekend man, Chris St. Clair, it''s organized in four seasonal sections and by Canada''s distinct weather regions: the West Coast, the North, the Prairies, Ontario and Quebec, and the Atlantic region.

A total of 46 scientific illustrations complement St. Clair''s careful and basic explanations of the universal principles of weather, and there are 197 photographs that show the power and beauty of Canada''s weather reality.

With a unique perspective, St. Clair gives the full forecast on Canada''s meteorological state of affairs, including:

  • The progression of weather from east to west
  • Extreme weather events
  • Large-scale and small-scale weather events
  • How Canadians have turned the weather to their advantage
  • How geography and topography affect weather
  • Tools of weather watching, measurement and forecasting
  • Climate change
  • Facts, trivia, proverbs and quotes about weather.


Canada''s Weather is a fascinating reference to Canadian weather phenomena for home, office or school.

About the Author

Chris St. Clair is a popular weather forecaster at the Weather Network on cable TV.

Hardcover

232 Pages, 9 x 11 x 0.88 in

September 10, 2009

Firefly Books

English


1554073383
9781554073382

From Community

From the Critics

Meteorologist Dave Phillips writes in the foreword, weather is "our national soap opera." This book helps you understand the plot.

< close and return to chapters.indigo.ca
kobo
  • Take your library with you wherever you go
  • Use the device you want to use… smartphone, desktop and many of today’s most popular eReaders
  • Use Indigo gift cards to buy eBooks and subscriptions

WHY KOBO?

We love the Kobo eReading service… and we know you will too. We’ve partnered with them to bring you the most flexible, enjoyable eReading experience in Canada.

SHOPPING ON KOBO

You’ll be asked to sign in or create a new account with Kobo. Once you do, you’ll immediately get access to millions of titles and be ready to start eReading. Anytime. Anyplace.

continue to kobo

Sign up for email

Be the first to know

about discounts, promotions and new releases.

Sign up now 

Self Publish

Get your book published

and on our shelves!

Find out how  

Protected by Copyright. All Rights Reserved. Legal Notices and Terms of Use | Privacy Policy  

Portions of content provided by Rovi Corporation © 2010

Powered by EndecaVeriSign SecuredEssential Accessibility 

As Canada’s purveyor of ideas and inspiration, Indigo is the largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer in Canada. Indigo operates in all provinces under different banners including Indigo Books & Music; Indigo Books, Gifts, Kids; IndigoSpirit; Chapters; The World's Biggest Bookstore; and Coles. The online channel, www.indigo.ca, features books, eBooks, toys and gifts and hosts the award winning Indigo Online Community.

121