About the author: Eric Sloane was an American landscape painter, illustrator, and author of illustrated books on the cultural history and folklore of America. He was also fascinated by weather and the early American farmer's ability to interpret "weather signs.” His weather books feature insightful hand-drawn diagrams with clear visual depictions of how weather works.

Image description: The cover illustration has a light blue background, with the title in big blue letters at the top of the cover. A fine line illustration of a cloud above water, with a fine line illustration of sailboat on the left side.