Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Overview

It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476599052
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Weather Aware
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Be weather aware — What is a drought? — What causes droughts? — Where do droughts form? — Why are droughts dangerous? — How do people prepare for a drought?

Editorial Reviews

...clearly presents what each one of these natural disasters is, how it is created, and then provides simple advice for being prepared. The tone of the text makes sure not to alarm young readers. . . .This is a solid and informative series for primary readers.

School Library Connection

Top 10 Disaster Science Series for Youth! In this series, clear text, along with large photos and a sophisticated design, conveys how and where natural disasters are likely to form. Although the books describe the extreme weather as dangerous, they also refrain from being alarmist by concentrating instead on emergency preparedness and staying safe.

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