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Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about wildfires! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.

Demonstrates how readers can use their math skills to learn more about wildfires, and highlights the role math plays in studying environmental phenomena.

Explains the ingredients needed to start a fire, what causes wildfires, the destruction they cause, and what can be done to reduce the loss of life and property.

Briefly traces the history of wildfire before going on to discuss types, when and where they start, their behavior, ecological effects, fighting and preventing them.

Explains wildfires and their causes, explores the dangers and benefits of forest fires, and provides information on fire fighting methods and the special problems encountered when wildfires strike populated areas.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs help early fluent readers understand how wildfires start and spread, the damage they can do, and how to stay safe in one. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

"The real-life story of a heroic dog during the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California"--