Deadly Droughts

by Michael Rajczak

Book Overview

The 2015 drought in California continually made national news, but it isn't the only place that has battled a lack of water in recent years. Droughts disrupt the water cycle, crop production, and the everyday lives of people and animals living in the region. Can they be prevented? Readers are introduced to why droughts happen and how they're dealt with when they do. An emphasis on conservation and drought-prone regions around the world encourages...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482446804
• ISBN13: 9781482446807
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.1" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5