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Fradin, Judy , Fradin, Dennis

Droughts

48 pp. | National | September, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0339-5 $16.95 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0340-1 $26.90
(3) 4-6 Witness to Disaster series. Disquieting quotes from those who have experienced droughts, comments from the scientists who study them, and an array of photographs illustrate numerous examples of recent and historical droughts. Brief scientific explanations about such topics as the water cycle and global warming are included, but the emphasis is on describing droughts and attempts to mitigate their effects. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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