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012996
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
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48pBlue Spine
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The environment challenge
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Looks at famine and drought, the need for more sustainable farming practices and water use, and patterns of consumption.
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Famine and drought
Too many mouths to feed
Growing food
The water crisis
From farm to plate
Vanishing fields
We want good food
What we all eat
Glossary
Find out more
Index
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9781410943262 Pb.
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| 012885 | 363.8/LAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
| 014990 | 363.8/LAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004588
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USA, Carolrhoda Books Inc, 2001.
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32pOrange Spine
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The Science of Weather
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This series on weather helps readers answer questions about the science behind weather and how weather affects people. This title in the series deals with the conditions that cause drought, the effects of drought on humans and how humans can cope with drought. Also discusses how to prevent drought.
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No Clouds in the Sky
Getting Warm
Give Me Water!
The Sun and Skin
Dressing Cool
Homes in Hot Lands
Farming in the Heat
Sun-Dried Foods
Lonely Lands
Desert Expedition
Sun Power
Forecasting Drought
Fueling the Heat
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1575054981 hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 005590 | 363.34/BUN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005545
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USA, Carolrhoda Books Inc, 2001.
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32pYellow Spine
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The Science of Weather
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Why does the weather change from day to day?, What kind of weather help plants grow well?. Find out answers to all these questions and much more. Engaging text and colourful images help readers find out more about weather and how weather affects people. Inculdes activities to reinforce key concepts.
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1575054736 hb.
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| 006280 | 551.57/BUN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014962
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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48pBeige Spine
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Turbulent Planet
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Explains the effects of drought, how it occurs and what people do to survive.
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1410912094 Pb.
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| 014728 | 363.34929/WAT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014981
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Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 2008.
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64pYellow spine
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An eye-opener to the most valuable non-renewable resource on planet Earth that is threatened by pollution and overuse. Underlying issues such as water wars, water consumption in different parts of the world and the search for safer water have been dealt with.
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9781426303609 Hb.
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| 014738 | 333.9116/BUR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014988
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New York, Rosen Central, 2009.
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32pGrey Spine
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Planet in crisis
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Discover a thirsty world where safe drinking water is rarely available, where lakes are disappearing and polluted water brings disease, and see what we are trying to do to help our planet.
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9781435806801 Pb.
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| 014733 | 363.61/PAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015227
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New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1995.
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140pBeige Spine
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Provides an in-depth look at the social and environmental implications of a severe drought, their causes, and some possible solutions.
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Drought in a small town: Redding, Iowa
Drought: Nothing new under the Sun
Weather: A case of climate change
Rainmakers
Drought on an island: Antigua
California: High-tech water
Worst-case drought: In the Sahel
Water use: When is it too much?
Resource list
Index
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0689317972 Hb.
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| 014986 | 363.34929/OCK | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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New Delhi, Centre for Science and Environment,
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84 minWhite Spine
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A 3 part video. Part 1, Floods, The deforestation and environmental destruction of many parts of India are causing the rivers to silt up. This is a contributing factor for the increase of floods. Part 2, Drought. The deforestation has lead to increased doughts as the water that falls runs off and is not kept in the environment. part 3 Agenda for change. This part details what has to be done to protect the environment by ecologically sound development, the protection and careful use of resouces and stop the environmental destruction. With an increasing population the challenge is enormous.
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Floods
Drought
Agenda for change
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1 DVD.
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| N00041 | 363.34/WRA | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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