unlocking the secrets of climate in the world's highest mountains
Bowen, Mark
2005
Offers a detailed background of the science of climatology and explains how carbon dioxide and water vapor interact to regulate the earth's thermostat arguing that scientific evidence shows that use of fossil fuels has accelerated global warming.
From their balloon, Harry and Ralph find out about the various layers of the Earth's atmosphere, snow, rain, and other types of weather, and such meteorological devices as weather balloons and weather satellites.
Contains two papers written by Robert Goddard, American pioneer in rocket science, about the history of rockets and jet propulsion laying the groundwork for long-range rockets, missiles, satellites, and spaceflight.
