droughts

Grasslands cover one-quarter of Earths surface. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem.

Long before Europeans arrived in the Americas, Native Americans maintained bitter rivalries and from time to time shed one another's blood. Native American warfare took different forms and was fought for different reasons.

Explains the science behind climate change.

Explores the future of farming on a global scale, including the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of farming.

Examines deforestation and desertification, discusses the human impact on forests, and explores sustainable development and conservation.

"Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the Dust Bowl? Learn about this trying time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all"--.

Twelve-year-old Millie's family is hesitant to leave the farm their family has owned for generations, but after Black Sunday they leave Oklahoma for California where they find a new kind of stuggle.

Deadly fires wreak havoc around the world. We try to prevent fires and fight them to keep people and property safe.

"Many places throughout the world experience droughts and heat waves. While the two are not always related, they sometimes go hand in hand. These weather patterns can result in decreased agricultural yields as well as loss of plant, animal, and human life . . . shows readers just how much devastation droughts and heat waves can cause"--Publisher.

This guide to droughts discusses the different kinds, how they happen, and what people can do to protect themselves and the Earth. Also includes resources.