Describes the causes and characteristics of droughts and famines. Discusses the importance of water, notable occurrences droughts and famines, and advice for what people can do to help. Also provides a brief discussion of the causes of global warming. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and an index.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
What is a drought? -- What is a famine? -- The importance of water -- The potato famine in Ireland -- The Great Plains drought -- Famine and drought in Ethiopia -- The big dry -- Global warming -- What can we do to help? -- Looking to the future.