Michael Allaby

  • 46

    Catalog books

  • 15

    Works

  • 1979 to 2019

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael Allaby writes clear, accessible books about weather, ecosystems, and the natural world. His titles range from concise guides on hurricanes, blizzards, fog and smog to broader surveys like Everything on Earth, offering factual explanations and real-world examples for students and curious readers.

Across series focused on dangerous weather and ecosystems, Allaby combines focused chapters and summaries to explain causes, impacts, and human responses. His work on deserts, animals, and weather events emphasizes observable processes and practical information that supports classroom use and independent learning.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Accessible non-fiction about weather and natural hazards • Clear, explanatory books on ecosystems and animals • Fact-driven, illustrated reference titles

Genres and themes: Popular science • Weather and meteorology • Natural history • Ecosystems

Who this author is best for: Good for curious readers and students who want clear, well-organized introductions to weather, ecosystems, and animal life.

Start with a single-topic title (e.g., Hurricanes or Deserts) to sample the concise, fact-focused style before exploring the broader collections.

Top Books To Start With

  1. A Change in the Weather (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series)

    Facts on File • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 224 pages.

  2. Dangerous Weather Set, 8-Volumes (Dangerous Weather)

    Facts on File • 2004 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Fog, Smog, and Poisoned Rain (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series)

    Facts on File • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 176 pages.

  4. Hurricanes (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series)

    Facts on File • 2003 • quick commitment

    You want Michael Allaby’s compact treatment of hurricane formation and eyewall dynamics | You need a 176-page reference…

  5. Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate, Vol. II

    Facts on File • 2002 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 359 pages.

  6. The Facts on File Weather and Climate Handbook (The Facts on File Science Handbooks)

    Facts on File • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 224 pages.

  7. Deserts (Ecosystems Series)

    Facts on File • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 214 pages.

  8. Temperate Forests (Ecosystem)

    Facts on File • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 216 pages.

  9. Blizzards (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series)

    Facts on File • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 138 pages.

  10. Droughts (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series)

    Facts on File • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 135 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Dangerous Weather Set, 8-Volumes (Dangerous Weather) is the easier short commitment, while A Change in the Weather (Facts on File Dangerous Weather Series) asks for more reading time up front.

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