Discover the causes—and consequences—of heat waves and droughts with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! Is it true that heat waves can make roads break apart? Yes! When it’s extra hot, the materials that roads are made of will swell and start to crack. Inside you'll find: • How heat waves and droughts happen, why they happen, and an account of the most devastating ones in recent history • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and what you can do if a heat wave or drought happens • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! ABOUT THIS SERIES: This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.