Meteorology: The Science of the Atmosphere

"Meteorology: The Science of the Atmosphere" by Charles Fitzhugh Talman is a book exploring the science of the air around us. The book looks at weather events and what makes our climate the way it is. It explains air by illustrating the differences between general knowledge and science knowledge. Air is a mixture of gases, like oxygen and nitrogen. The proportions of these gases are consistent near the earth. Understanding changes in these gases at different altitudes is very important. This study of air sets the stage for more meteorological ideas later in the book.