droughts

"Text and photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind droughts, including where and why droughts happen and how to conserve water. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--Provided by publisher.

In the near future, drought has destroyed Southern California but Luz and Ray still remain, squatting in an abandoned mansion and living on whatever they can loot or scavenge. Their hope for a better future rises when they meet a mysterious child, however as the three venture out into the wilderness, they find themselves in danger.

Learn all about the wettest and driest places on Earth and find out what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations.

A natural history of rain traces the ocean-filling torrents from four billion years ago through the storms of the present world's climate change, while sharing stories about humanity's efforts to control rain through science and magic.

Guided by a blue hummingbird, Jade brings an offering to the Mountain Spirit who lives near her village in Mexico, and asks if he will send rain to end the drought that threatens the people. Includes information about the legend on which this story is based and facts about corn; and is presented in English and Spanish.

Learn all about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter a sinkhole.

"Uses primary sources to tell the story of the Dust Bowl"--Provided by publisher.

Stumpy, Murray, Gwendolyn, and Kona recruit Herman the crow and 200 owls to help with their Master Plan to assist the animals of Gooseberry Park that are in trouble because of a months-long drought.

"Explains how rain forms, what floods and droughts are, and why rain is an important part of our weather"--Provided by publisher.