The book is divided into broad categories, but see especially Chapter VI, Climates Around the World. Includes a glossary of weather terms and weather data for major cities across the country. Describes each state in terms of physical features, general climate, winds, etc. Also provides tables for each major city's weather data, including snowfall, rainfall, temperature ranges, etc. This site provides information on AMS publications, conferences, and educational opportunities as well as the history of the society, and local chapter information.
Some sections are for members only, though.
Sci Ref A survey of 1300 major figures whose work helped shape modern science. Entries are alphabetical by the person's last name, and provide vital statistics, nationality, and a summary of their contributions. An introduction contains short articles on the histories of several scientific disciplines. Appendices list winners of the Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Physics. Monthly averaged maximum, minimum, and mean temperatures and total precipitation developed to assist in the detection of regional climate change.