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Ylvisaker, Anne

Droughts

48 pp. | Capstone | January, 2003 | Library ISBN 0-7368-1505-8 $$21.26
(4) 4-6 Natural Disasters series. The formulaic books in this series explain the scientific reasons why these disasters occur and cite historic examples to describe how they manifest themselves, causing destruction and death. The text explains how scientists monitor these events and what the average person can do if faced with such catastrophes. The accompanying color photos are mediocre. Directory, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural Disasters titles: Avalanches, Droughts, Ice Storms, and Landslides.]
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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