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Wildfires - (Wild Earth Science) by Jaclyn Jaycox
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- Smoke in the air.
- 5-8 Years
- 9.1" x 7.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
- Series Name: Wild Earth Science
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"Smoke in the air. Crackling wood. Wildfire! Get to safety, fast. Dry weather, strong winds, and careless actions can all cause forests to burn. Firefighters battle wildfires from the ground and from above. But you can be prepared! Learn about wildfires and how to prevent them, pat attention to warnings, and stay safe"--Book Synopsis
Smoke in the air. Crackling wood. Wildfire! Get to safety, fast. Dry weather, strong winds, and careless actions can all cause forests to burn. Firefighters battle wildfires from the ground and from above. But you can be prepared! Learn about wildfires and how to prevent them, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe.Review Quotes
For readers curious about the past and present of natural disasters, this is a series that looks at the intricacies of different types of wild events. These titles serve as excellent introductions to the current climate crisis, extreme weather, and disaster preparedness. Of course, there is neat information on things like how hurricanes are named and the different types of tornadoes there are, but the lived perspective is incredibly valuable. Readers have the opportunity to look back to Pompeii and Katrina as well as to present conditions like wildfires on the North American west coast. VERDICT Libraries will find these titles are very relevant with applications in the classroom as well as at home.-- "School Library Journal"
This offering from the Wild Earth Science series (8 titles) introduces younger readers to these large, unplanned conflagrations that destroy habitat for both humans and wildlife. Jaycox addresses causes (lightning, campfires, utility lines), characteristics (the ability to spread quickly, create their own weather, and prevalence in drought-stricken areas), location (anywhere in the world), mitigation (water and chemicals), aftereffects (mudslides and flash floods), and safety (debris removal and preparing emergency kits and escape routes). She also details wildfires in Australia and California, citing climate change as a likely contributing factor. Crisp, full-color photos appear on nearly every page, helping to clarify the text. Large font, short sentences, and brief chapters make for an attractive layout and accessible text. A table of contents and standard back matter will further assist researchers.--Kay Weisman "Booklist"
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