Describes what causes droughts, the conditions that exist during a drought, the harmful and beneficial effects of dry periods, and their impact on humans, plants, and animals.

What is drought? -- Where does drought happen? -- Why doesn't the rain fall? -- Why does drought happen? -- What are droughts like? -- Harmful drought 1 -- Harmful drought 2 -- Preparing for drought -- Coping with drought (general) -- Coping with drought (specific) -- Coping with drought (plants and animals) -- To the rescue!.