Discusses why droughts and plague happen, the damage they cause, and how they can lead to widespread famine. In Famine, Drought, and Plagues, find out why droughts and plagues happen, the damage they cause, and how they and other disasters can lead to widespread famine.

Includes index. Originally published: New York : Gloucester Press, 1992.

Introduction -- What is famine? -- What is drought? -- Why do droughts happen? -- Damage -- America's dust bowl -- What are plagues? -- Famine strikes -- Hungry continent -- Past disasters -- Fighting drought -- Famine aid -- What can we do? -- Fact file -- Glossary -- Index.