Review: Learn about the barometer, thermometer, hygrometer and more....
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2014
The ancient Greeks are the ones who came up with the word 'meteorology' - study of the atmosphere. Leonardo daVinci invented the hygrometer to measure humidity, Galileo Galilei was the one who invented the thermometer and Evangelista Torricella invented the barometer. Learn more about the above instruments plus many more in their individualized, dedicated sections.What can crickets tell us about the temperature? Find out here!Want to make your own weather instruments? The author includes brief instructions on how.This book, for older children, is well written and a great educational resource. There is also a FREE downloadable word search at the end of the book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.