When Forests Burn

When Forests Burn The Story of Wildfire in America

Hardback (19 Mar 2024)

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Publisher's 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.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9780593121740
    Publisher: Random House Children's Books
    Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Pub date:
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 256
    Weight: 992g
    Height: 210mm
    Width: 241mm
    Spine width: 22mm