Wildfires: The Science Behind Raging Infernos

by Laura Silverstein Nunn, Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein

Book Overview

Throughout history, fire has been a source of both fascination and great fear. Young readers will want to know what turns small fires into huge infernos and what firefighting techniques are used to try to contain them. Why are wildfires more common in some areas than others? This book explores how wildfires form, what causes them to break out of containment efforts, and how scientists study them.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766029735
• ISBN13: 9780766029736
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9