A sideways look at clouds

In A Sideways Look at Clouds, Maria attempts to understand the science behind clouds, blending history and wonder as she reveals the complexity and beauty of those "visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere above the earth." Whether taking a painting class, swimming into fogbanks, or visiting a "Sky Factory," her investigations are terrifically funny yet deeply informative--and her newfound appreciation for the clouds overhead engages, educates, and inspires--Back cover.