"Readers will discover the science behind wildfires and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars."--

A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters.

A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act.
Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee...

This informative title teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for...

This Spanish STEAM reader teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment.

"Explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the wildfires that burned across California. Includes an overview of how people prepare for and respond to wildfires, as well as stories of people who survived the California fires"--