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When forests burn : the story of wildfires in America

text When forests burn : the story of wildfires in America

Summary
"Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire--it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path. In thi... Read more
Contents
Ice, fire, and forest -- Once upon a time in America -- Harvesting the North Woods -- Peshtigo: The night hell yawned -- The Hinckley Horror of 1894 -- America's war on wildlife -- Changing minds -- The worst forest fire ever: The big blowup of 19... Read more
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240 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 x 24 cm
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf 2023

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Kingsley Branch Library J 634.9 MAR in Juvenile Nonfiction Available

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