Louise A Spilsbury

Top 10 Worst Wildfires Louise A Spilsbury

If a spark catches a tree branch when no one is around, do the burning leaves still make a crackling sound? In this illuminating volume, readers will learn about science and safety as they discover the ten deadliest wildfires of the past few centuries and their origins. Photographs of heroic firefighters, ferocious flames, and disastrous aftermaths will captivate even reluctant readers, while thought-provoking questions about global warming's relationship to wildfires will inspire readers to engage in thinking critically about what they've learned.