A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fire's part in maintaining the balance of nature. This updated edition includes: * Author's note * Stunning full-color photographs * Glossary * Index * Websites and additional reading sources * Series thumbnails on back cover Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards
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Weight: 168g
Dimensions: 254 x 254mm
Publication Date: 19 May 2016
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780062345066
About Seymour Simon
Seymour Simon has been called the dean of the children's science book field by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife Liz live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com where students can post on the Seymour Science Blog and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!
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