When forests burn: the story of wildfires in America
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York, NY : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
240 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits, photographs, facsimilies ; 21 x 24 cm
Lexile measure:
1140L
Rating:
1140L
Status:
Description
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.
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:
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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Location
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Status
Last Check-In
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 634.9 MAR
Due Jul 9, 2024
Lac Courte Oreilles Juvenile Nonfiction
J 634.9 MAR
Available
Shell Lake Juvenile Nonfiction
J 634.9 MARRIN
Available
Jul 3, 2024
Subjects
LC Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593121733, 0593121732, 9780593121740, 0593121740
Lexile measure:
1140
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-225) and index.
Description
"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"--Amazon.
Target Audience
1140L,Lexile.
Awards
Junior Library Guild selection.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Marrin, A. (2024). When forests burn: the story of wildfires in America. First edition. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Marrin, Albert. 2024. When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfires in America. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Marrin, Albert, When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfires in America. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Marrin, Albert. When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfires in America. First edition. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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