Chambers, Catherine, 1954-

Drought / Catherine Chambers. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2002. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. - Wild weather .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

What is drought? -- Where does drought happen? -- Why doesn't the rain fall? -- Why does drought happen? -- What are droughts like? -- Harmful drought 1 -- Harmful drought 2 -- Preparing for drought -- Coping with drought (general) -- Coping with drought (specific) -- Coping with drought (plants and animals) -- To the rescue!

Describes what causes droughts, the conditions that exist during a drought, the harmful and beneficial effects of dry periods, and their impact on humans, plants, and animals.

ISBN: 158810656X

LCCN: 2002000818

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Droughts.
Droughts--Physiological effect.

LC Class. No.: QC929.25 / .C48 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34/929