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.
