Droughts and heat waves / Therese M. Shea.
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- 2 of 2 copies available at LARL/NWRL Consortium.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lake Agassiz Regional Library. (Show preferred library)
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0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertile Public Library | J 551.5773 SHE (Text) | 33500013221643 | New | Available | - |
| Fosston Public Library | J 551.5773 SHE (Text) | 33500013221650 | New | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9781508168911
- ISBN: 1508168911
- ISBN: 9781508168935
- ISBN: 1508168938
- ISBN: 9781508168942
- ISBN: 1508168946
- Physical Description: 24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Feel the heat -- Studying heat waves -- Considering the consequences -- Horrendous heat waves -- Drought data -- Dreadful droughts -- Combatting droughts -- Water management -- Heat waves and climate change -- The future of extreme weather -- Glossary. |
| Summary, etc.: | 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. This book introduces readers to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards. Primary sources and striking full-color images show readers just how much devastation droughts and heat waves can cause. |
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