Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires
Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires
Part of the Books for a Better Earth series
- Subject
- Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Holiday House, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9780823454426
A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.
"Must-reading on a hot topic." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires!
These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide.
This breathtaking nonfiction book by an award-winning author/illustrator team focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires.
A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
An ALA Sustainability Round Table Top 10 Selection
Named to the Missouri Dogwood Reading List
"Must-reading on a hot topic." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires!
These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide.
This breathtaking nonfiction book by an award-winning author/illustrator team focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires.
A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
An ALA Sustainability Round Table Top 10 Selection
Named to the Missouri Dogwood Reading List
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What reviewers said
"Garland's beautifully illustrated woodcuts, alongside vibrant color photographs, complement Stremer's book about how wild animals' keen senses help them detect and avoid danger from wildfires. . . A timely, engaging book that is as illuminating as it is fun to read."
"Must-reading on a hot topic."
"A great resource on animal coping behavior as well as on how fires can sometimes be beneficial to nature."
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