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Highlights
- A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.
- 8-12 Years
- 9.33" x 6.38" Hardcover
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
- Series Name: Books for a Better Earth
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About the Book
"A timely middle grade book exploring the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature"--Book Synopsis
A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature. "Must-reading on a hot topic." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires! These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide. This breathtaking nonfiction book by an award-winning author/illustrator team focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires. A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionAn NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
An ALA Sustainability Round Table Top 10 Selection
Named to the Missouri Dogwood Reading List
Review Quotes
★ "Garland's beautifully illustrated woodcuts, alongside vibrant color photographs, complement Stremer's book about how wild animals' keen senses help them detect and avoid danger from wildfires. . . A timely, engaging book that is as illuminating as it is fun to read."--Booklist, Starred Review ★ "Must-reading on a hot topic."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "A great resource on animal coping behavior as well as on how fires can sometimes be beneficial to nature."--School Library Journal
About the Author
Jessica Stremer is the author of Great Carrier Reef, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection which received two starred reviews. After studying biology with an emphasis in ecology, she began writing for children as a way to instill curiosity, wonder, and respect for our natural world. She lives with her family in Wisconsin. Visit her online at www.jessicastremer.com Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including Fish Had a Wish (Kirkus Reviews Top 25 Children's Books), Tugboat (Best Children's Books for Family Literacy), Pizza Mouse (Junior Library Guild Selection), and Birds Make Nests (Correll Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Informational Text and NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book).Dimensions (Overall): 9.33 Inches (H) x 6.38 Inches (W) x .57 Inches (D)
Weight: .93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Series Title: Books for a Better Earth
Publisher: Holiday House
Theme: Environmental Conservation & Protection
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jessica Stremer
Language: English
Street Date: June 25, 2024
TCIN: 89962516
UPC: 9780823454426
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8000
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.93 pounds
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Katie Logonauts - 11 months ago
This book is jam-packed with information for curious kids and teens. There are tons of fascinating chapters and Fire Facts! that keep you wanting to read and learn more. The photographs and illustrations are highly engaging too. (Owl rehabilitation!) With fires as an ever-present topic in the news, kids and adults alike will find this the perfect resource to answer all your burning questions.