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Cloud Spotter
30 Cards to Keep You Looking Up
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Learn about different cloud types and appreciate the beauty of the cloudscape with Cloud Spotter: 30 Cards to Keep You Looking Up - how long can you spend with your head in the clouds?
Learn the difference between common cloud types with these 30 illustrated cards. There is ever-changing beauty to behold in the cloudscape...
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Pause for a moment and look up at the skies. There is ever-changing beauty to behold in the cloudscape. Learn the difference between common cloud types (do you know your cirrostratus from your cumulonimbus?) and find out which is most likely to herald the arrival of the rains or approaching fair weather.
Includes 30 illustrated cards plus an altitude map poster and introduction to cloud spotting.
Learn the difference between common cloud types and find out more about their formation and what they may mean for the day ahead.
A mindful new challenge to break through the constant noise of our busy modern world.
An inspirational gift for those who want to stay connected with nature and find some headspace in a busy world.
The author, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founded the Cloud Appreciation Society and is an established author on cloud spotting.
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ISBN: 9781786278883
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Cards
Date Published: 22 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Illustration: 30 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 104.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 30
About the Author
Marcel George (Author)
Marcel George is a London-based illustrator specializing in watercolour illustrations. He has produced work for clients such as the Financial Times, Esquire and the Wellcome Trust.Gavin Pretor-Pinney (Author) Gavin Pretor-Pinney is the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and the author of best-selling book The Cloudspotter's Guide (2006).Also by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
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