02173cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000380011724500390015526400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050801040041152011940051553400450170965300570175485600430181199900170185422156UtSlPG20260610133518.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZaQC1 aRolt-Wheeler, Francis,d1876-196014aThe Boy with the U. S. Weather Men 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-07-26  aE-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young boy named Ross Planford, who, along with his courageous Airedale dog Rex, finds himself embarking on a daring adventure during a massive flood along the Mississippi River. The narrative blends excitement and educational elements about weather phenomena, aiming to inspire readers with the marvels of meteorology and the heroic efforts of the U.S. Weather Bureau.  The opening of the book introduces the dire situation on the Mississippi River, where a significant flood has displaced numerous families, including Ross’s friend Anton. As Ross receives a warning from his dog that something is amiss, he sets out to investigate and finds himself in a desperate rescue mission to save Anton, who has been stranded in his house amidst rising waters. The beginning highlights themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of understanding and battling the forces of nature, engaging readers with not only compelling action but also a sense of responsibility towards others in times of disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States. Weather Bureau -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22156  c63300d63300