Really Important Knowledge – From Clear to Cloudy
General Non-Fiction, Popular Science, Non-Fiction
Things that you want to know
When did it rain for the very first time? How can I predict the weather myself? Did a sunbeam make Monet famous? And are swallows actually just better frogs? The meteorologist Insa Thiele-Eich knows everything about the weather and much more. In her book, she takes us on an entertaining, yet instructive, journey through the world of clouds, winds, and wormholes – she shows us why trees do not change colour everywhere during autumn, why we become aggressive in the heat, and what those old farmers’ sayings are all about. Thiele-Eich not only conveys the basics of research in a witty and original manner, she also presents some bizarre facts. Conversations about the weather will never be boring again.
- Pop science: Surprising and entertaining
- Fascinating facts from the world of weather by the famous scientist known from TV
- For readers of Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim ('Chemistry For Breakfast') and Niklas Kolorz
Insa Thiele-Eich, born in Heidelberg in 1983, is a meteorologist, prospective astronaut, and knowledge broker. She coordinates the University Partnership for Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Bonn and conducts research on climate change and health. At the same time, she is preparing for her first flight into space. Thiele-Eich lives in Königswinter with her family.
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Things that you want to know
When did it rain for the very first time? How can I predict the weather myself? Did a sunbeam make Monet famous? And are swallows actually just better frogs? The meteorologist Insa Thiele-Eich knows everything about the weather and much more. In her book, she takes us on an entertaining, yet instructive, journey through the world of clouds, winds, and wormholes – she shows us why trees do not change colour everywhere during autumn, why we become aggressive in the heat, and what those old farmers’ sayings are all about. Thiele-Eich not only conveys the basics of research in a witty and original manner, she also presents some bizarre facts. Conversations about the weather will never be boring again.
- Pop science: Surprising and entertaining
- Fascinating facts from the world of weather by the famous scientist known from TV
- For readers of Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim ('Chemistry For Breakfast') and Niklas Kolorz