Droughts / writer: Neil Morris.
| Author/creator | Morris, Neil author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Chicago, IL : World Book, Inc., [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 55 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | World Book's library of natural disasters World Book's library of natural disasters. ^A1378338 |
| Contents | What is a drought? -- The impacts of drought -- In town and country -- Droughts of the past -- Heat waves -- Europe 1975-1976 -- Wind and dust -- Dust bowl -- Measuring drought -- Seasons and cycles -- On the great plains -- Wildfires -- Deforestation -- Along the Amazon -- Desertification -- In the Sahel -- Famine -- Indian drought and famine of 1899-1900 -- Crisis in Africa -- Australia's epic drought -- Living with drought -- Central U.S. drought of 2012-2013 -- California drought of 2011-2017 -- Brazilian drought of 2014-2016. |
| Abstract | "A discussion of droughts, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant droughts from history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes glossary and index. |
| General note | At head of title: Library of natural disasters. |
| Audience | 1140 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2017054252 |
| ISBN | 9780716699309 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716699303 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780716699286 (set) |
| ISBN | 0716699281 (set) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 551.57 M8334D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |