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When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfire in America by Marrin, Albert
by Marrin, Albert | HC | VeryGood
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- Hardcover
- Weight
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9780593121733
- Book Title
- When Forests Burn : the Story of Wildfire in America
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Item Length
- 9.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Science & Nature / Disasters, Science & Nature / Trees & Forests, History / United States / 19th Century
- Item Weight
- 35.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0593121732
ISBN-13
9780593121733
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3057251514
Product Key Features
Book Title
When Forests Burn : the Story of Wildfire in America
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Science & Nature / Disasters, Science & Nature / Trees & Forests, History / United States / 19th Century
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
35.6 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"Vivid, wide angled, and all too timely ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Compelling ....offers a tremendous amount of accessible information for both researchers and general-interest readers and fills a gap in current literature for this age group." -- Booklist , starred review "Marrin breaks down the history of wildfires and their place in the cycle of nature in this thorough work." -- Publishers Weekly
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Synopsis
A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're 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 fire--it's 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, you'll 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 history--how they began and dramatic stories of both rescue and tragedy - what we're doing today to fight forest fires Chock full of dramatic stories, fascinating facts, and compelling photos, When Forests Burn teaches us about the past--and shows a better way forward in the future., A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history., A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're 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 fire--it's 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, you'll 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 history--how they began and dramatic stories of both rescue and tragedy what we're doing today to fight forest fires Chock full of dramatic stories, fascinating facts, and compelling photos, When Forests Burn teaches us about the past--and shows a better way forward in the future.
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