Description
A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what were doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history.
Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fireits as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path.
In this book, youll find out about:
how and why wildfires happen
how different groups, from Native Americans to colonists, from conservationists to modern industrialists, have managed forests and fire
the biggest wildfires in American historyhow they began and dramatic stories of both rescue and tragedy
what were doing today to fight forest fires
Chock full of dramatic stories, fascinating facts, and compelling photos, When Forests Burn teaches us about the pastand shows a better way forward in the future.
Author: Albert Marrin
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/19/2024
Pages: 256
Weight: 2lbs
Size: 9.60h x 8.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593121733
Language: English
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