Weather and Climate

- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline- One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusion- A final conclusion that looks at likely trends in the 21st century- Biographic sidebars of famous scientists- Approximately 50 line illustrations and 50 photographs- Chronologies of key events (Nobel Prizes, great discoveries, and more)- Glossary, index, and other back matter.