Natural Disasters: Wildfires

Presents an introduction to wildfires and the men and women who fight them, describing the training, equipment, and real-life experiences of people who risk their lives as well as people who use fire for ecological reasons.

Reveals the complex relationships between fire and thriving plant and animal communities.... focuses on the heavy use of burned forests by dozens of bird species

This book explains what happens when forests burst into flame. Find out why wildfires happen and how to survive a Forest Furnace. There are loads of photos and facts to help you fully understand the topic and find answers quickly.

Learn all about wildfires -- how they happen, why they're important, and when they're dangerous --color photographs, interesting facts, and more.