Climate

For the budding meteorologists, map makers, and even just those who like to fly kites, Wladimir’s story is one that should not be missed. CLIMATE: How Wladimir Köppen Studied Weather and Drew the First Climate Map is about a first, and a first at anything always makes for a good story. Nothing was a......more

It’s easy to forget that there as a time before we had weather and climate data easily accessible every day. This is a story of how one boy’s childhood question led to a lifetime of important research and results. As a child, Wladimir wondered why different regions had such different foliage. With h......more

I love learning about historical figures, and this book delivers! It is interesting to think about a time before the detailed weather and climate forecasts that we see today. Readers will be inspired by Köppen's tireless efforts, "without hurry, without rest," to complete a monumental project - the......more

An intriguing story about a scientist who devoted his life to developing a global perspective on climate. Young readers will be inspired by Köppen's meticulous approach to research, which led to the creation of the first climate map! I highly recommend for homes, schools, and libraries.......more