by Spilsbury, Louise.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Spilsbury, Richard,--1963- Series: Heinemann infosearch Awesome forces of nature Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Droughts --Environmental aspects. | Droughts. Year : 2003
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Elementary School | 363.3 SPI | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is a drought? -- What causes droughts? -- Where do droughts happen? -- What happens in a drought? -- Case study: Eastern Australia, 1994 -- Who helps when droughts happen? -- Case study: United States, 2002 -- Can droughts be predicted? -- Can people prepare for droughts? -- Case study: Ethiopia, 1997 to 2002 -- Can droughts be prevented? -- Severe droughts of the twentieth century.