wildfires

An examination of wildfires that discusses what causes them, where they occur, and how to prevent them.

Learn all about wildfires-how they happen, why they're important, and when they're dangerous-in this fascinating Level 3 reader. It's sure to ignite your interest, with color photographs, interesting facts, and more.

Provides information about wildfires, explaining what can cause them, and modern methods for early detection.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic wildfires in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind wildfires, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.

Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.

"A wildfire threatens to obliterate everything in a boy's town. All he knows might be lost. Will he make it out in time? And will his home survive the blaze?"--.

Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless heroin addict when, for the sake of his young daughter, he decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Four hotshots had left the unit and its leader, Eric Marsh, was in desperate need of new recruits. With Marsh's firm, but loving encouragement, Brendan unlocked a latent drive and dedication and went on to successfully battle a number of blazes. On June 13, 2013, McDonough was serving as a lookout when the Hotshots confronted a 3,000 degree inferno in Yarnell, Arizona. The relentless firestorm trapped all 19 of McDonough's "brothers", killing them in minutes. After finding his way out of the dead-end of drugs, losing the men who had saved him was heartbreaking.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics for prevention and containment, cutting-edge technology used to track wildfires and predict fire behavior, and about the impressive skill, survival tactics, and bravery required to control a wildfire"--Amazon.

"In Wildfires, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic wildfires. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest wildfires and what they can do to prevent and prepare for these disasters. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about wildfires using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wildfires also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Wildfires is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.".