Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Rain, Rain Go Away! 4 Deserts 6 Tropical Climates 8 Predicting the Unpredictable 10 Unseen Effects -- All Over the World -- Predicting the Future -- What's the Worst That Could Happen? -- Who Studies This Stuff? -- How Do You Measure a Drought? -- The Dust Bowl -- We Are the World -- The Worst Ever -- Life During a Drought -- Being Mindful -- In the News -- Talk to the Trees -- The View From Above -- Wildfire! -- Do People Cause Droughts? -- What Does the Future Hold?
Summary:
"This guide to droughts discusses the different kinds, how they happen, and what people can do to protect themselves and the Earth. Also includes resources"-- 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.