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Book Synopsis The World's Worst Wildfires by : Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer
Download or read book The World's Worst Wildfires written by Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!
Download or read book Worlds Worst Fires written by Janey Levy and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the nature of fire, discusses famous city fires and wildfires, describes how firefighters try to stop them, and explains how to keep safe from fires.
Book Synopsis The World's Worst Wildfires by : Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer
Download or read book The World's Worst Wildfires written by Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!
Book Synopsis Top 10 Worst Wildfires by : Louise Spilsbury
Download or read book Top 10 Worst Wildfires written by Louise Spilsbury and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Worst Wildfires of All Time by : Suzanne Garbe
Download or read book The Worst Wildfires of All Time written by Suzanne Garbe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the worst wildfires in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The World's Worst Wildfires by : Tracy Nelson Maurer
Download or read book The World's Worst Wildfires written by Tracy Nelson Maurer and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!
Book Synopsis The Top 10 Worst Wildfires in American History by : Larry Slawson
Download or read book The Top 10 Worst Wildfires in American History written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2022-07-06 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines and ranks the 10 worst wildfires in American history. It provides a brief overview of each fire, followed by a discussion of their overall impact.
Book Synopsis The 12 Worst Fires of All Time by : Laura Perdew
Download or read book The 12 Worst Fires of All Time written by Laura Perdew and published by All-Time Worst Disasters. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.
Author :National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309499909 Total Pages :161 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (94 download)
Book Synopsis Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California and other wildfire-prone western states have experienced a substantial increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in recent years. Wildlands and climate experts expect these trends to continue and quite likely to worsen in coming years. Wildfires and other disasters can be particularly devastating for vulnerable communities. Members of these communities tend to experience worse health outcomes from disasters, have fewer resources for responding and rebuilding, and receive less assistance from state, local, and federal agencies. Because burning wood releases particulate matter and other toxicants, the health effects of wildfires extend well beyond burns. In addition, deposition of toxicants in soil and water can result in chronic as well as acute exposures. On June 4-5, 2019, four different entities within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop titled Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. The workshop explored the population health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity consequences of increasingly strong and numerous wildfires, particularly in California. This publication is a summary of the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
Download or read book Firestorm written by Edward Struzik and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Frightening...Firestorm comes alive when Struzik discusses the work of offbeat scientists." --New York Times Book Review "Comprehensive and compelling." --Booklist "A powerful message." --Kirkus "Should be required reading." --Library Journal In the spring of 2016, the world watched as wildfire ravaged the Canadian town of Fort McMurray. Firefighters named the fire "the Beast." It seemed to be alive with destructive energy, and they hoped never to see anything like it again. Yet it's not a stretch to imagine we will all soon live in a world in which fires like the Beast are commonplace. In Firestorm, Edward Struzik confronts this new reality, offering a deftly woven tale of science, economics, politics, and human determination. It's possible for us to flourish in the coming age of megafires--but it will take a radical new approach that requires acknowledging that fires are no longer avoidable. Living with fire also means, Struzik reveals, that we must better understand how the surprising, far-reaching impacts of these massive fires will linger long after the smoke eventually clears.
Download or read book Smokescreen written by Chad T. Hanson and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smokescreen cuts through years of misunderstanding and misdirection to make an impassioned, evidence-based argument for a new era of forest management for the sake of the planet and the human race. Natural fires are as essential as sun and rain in fire-adapted forests, but as humans encroach on wild spaces, fear, arrogance, and greed have shaped the way that people view these regenerative events and given rise to misinformation that threatens whole ecosystems as well as humanity's chances of overcoming the climate crisis. Scientist and activist Chad T. Hanson explains how natural alarm over wildfire has been marshaled to advance corporate and political agendas, notably those of the logging industry. He also shows that, in stark contrast to the fear-driven narrative around these events, contemporary research has demonstrated that forests in the United States, North America, and around the world have a significant deficit of fire. Forest fires, including the largest ones, can create extraordinarily important and rich wildlife habitats as long as they are not subjected to postfire logging. Smokescreen confronts the devastating cost of current policies and practices head-on and ultimately offers a hopeful vision and practical suggestions for the future -- one in which both communities and the climate are protected and fires are understood as a natural and necessary force.
Book Synopsis World's Worst Fire Disasters by : Rob Alcraft
Download or read book World's Worst Fire Disasters written by Rob Alcraft and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Fires: The Worst in History by : Jenna Vale
Download or read book Fires: The Worst in History written by Jenna Vale and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While fire is a part of nature, it can quickly spiral into a deadly natural disaster. Fires have been growing in intensity and frequency due to climate change, making it more imperative than ever that students understand these forces of nature. This book introduces young readers to key facts about fires, including how they start, how they spread, and some of the worst the world has seen. Sidebars and a graphic organizer enhance the engaging and accessible text. The facts and information in this valuable title provide young readers with an enduring awareness of dangers associated with fire, and the importance of having strategies to stay safe.
Book Synopsis The World's Wildfires by : Rebecca Rowell
Download or read book The World's Wildfires written by Rebecca Rowell and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title explores how wildfires have changed over time, as well as the effects of climate change, human development, and human actions to reduce or prevent such fires. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Wildfire written by Taylor Morrison and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes a comprehensive look at forest fires, their causes and the methods used to control them.
Book Synopsis A Life on Our Planet by : Sir David Attenborough
Download or read book A Life on Our Planet written by Sir David Attenborough and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Science & Technology Book of the Year* In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, award-winning broadcaster and natural historian shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future. See the world. Then make it better. I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an illusion. The tragedy of our time has been happening all around us, barely noticeable from day to day -- the loss of our planet's wild places, its biodiversity. I have been witness to this decline. A Life on Our Planet is my witness statement, and my vision for the future. It is the story of how we came to make this, our greatest mistake -- and how, if we act now, we can yet put it right. We have one final chance to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the wonderful world we inherited. All we need is the will to do so.
Download or read book The Big Burn written by Timothy Egan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2009-10-19 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Book Award–winner Timothy Egan turns his historian's eye to the largest-ever forest fire in America and offers an epic, cautionary tale for our time. On the afternoon of August 20, 1910, a battering ram of wind moved through the drought-stricken national forests of Washington, Idaho, and Montana, whipping the hundreds of small blazes burning across the forest floor into a roaring inferno that jumped from treetop to ridge as it raged, destroying towns and timber in the blink of an eye. Forest rangers had assembled nearly ten thousand men to fight the fires, but no living person had seen anything like those flames, and neither the rangers nor anyone else knew how to subdue them. Egan recreates the struggles of the overmatched rangers against the implacable fire with unstoppable dramatic force, and the larger story of outsized president Teddy Roosevelt and his chief forester, Gifford Pinchot, that follows is equally resonant. Pioneering the notion of conservation, Roosevelt and Pinchot did nothing less than create the idea of public land as our national treasure, owned by every citizen. Even as TR's national forests were smoldering they were saved: The heroism shown by his rangers turned public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, though it changed the mission of the forest service in ways we can still witness today. This e-book includes a sample chapter of SHORT NIGHTS OF THE SHADOW CATCHER.
