"This book shows readers the awesome power of heat waves and droughts"-- Provided by publisher.

The Wonders of weather : what makes up the weather and how is it differet from climate? -- The heat is on : what are heat waves and what problems do they cause? -- Whe droughts happen : why do droughts happen and how do they hurt people, animals, and nature? -- The BIG truth : can droughts happen in rain forests? -- Keeping your cool : how can you protect yourself from heat waves and droughts? -- What the future holds : what can people do to help reduce the number of heat waves and droughts? -- Think likea scientist -- Activity -- True statistics.