Wildfires - (Smithsonian: Informational Text) by Georgia Beth (Paperback)

About the Book

Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader about the science of fires and how to stop them builds secondary students' literacy skills.

Book Synopsis

Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying the science of fire gives us insight into how to stop them. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about fire and what it can do through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Dive into advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Review Quotes

"A practical addition to classroom collections in support of science units, or for makerspaces in search of modeling and design ideas."-- "School Library Journal on the Smithsonian: Informational Text series"