The Wonders of weather : what makes up the weather and how is it different from climate? -- The heat is on : what are heat waves and what problems do they cause? -- When droughts happen : why do droughts happen and how do they hurt people, animals, and nature? -- The BIG truth : droughts in the rain forest -- Keeping your cool : how can you protect yourself from heat waves and droughts? -- What the future holds : what can people do to help reduce the number of heat waves and droughts? -- Think like a scientist -- Activity -- True statistics.
Summary:
"This book shows readers the awesome power of heat waves and droughts"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.