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    American Safari, An
      Award-winning wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg shows and tells the story of the American prairies, which once swept for thousands of miles but are now an endangered ecological treasure. The stunning photographs and unforgettable written memories ins
      Author: Brandenburg, Jim HSE Descriptors: science

    Fire in Their Eyes
      Color photographs and lively text follow a group of special wildfire firefighters called "hotshots" through training to their drop by parachute into wildfire zones.
      Author: Biel, Karen HSE Descriptors: science

    Great Fire, The
      By weaving personal accounts from survivors together with carefully researched history, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative that recreates the great Chicago fire with drama and immediacy. Authentic photos and drawings complement the text.
      Author: Murphy, Jim HSE Descriptors: social studies

    John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire
      This is a retelling of the effects of a firestorm in 1894 on a train and its 150+ passengers. John Blair, the train's porter, became a hero for his common sense and bravery in the face of extraordinary danger.
      Author: Nobisso, Josephine HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988
      This book chronicles the 1988 fire at Yellowstone National Park and the fire's after-effects. Many stunning photographs accompany the well written text.
      Author: Lauber, Patricia HSE Descriptors: science

    Wildfire
      This beautiful and thoroughly researched book provides a comprehensive look at wildfires. Causes and ways to control them, both historical and current, are highlighted. The book contains a bibliography and glossary.
      Author: Morrison, Taylor HSE Descriptors: social studies | science

    Wildfires
      Interesting text and stunning photographs tell what happens with wildfires and why they are important in the cycle of life, death, and renewal.
      Author: Simon, Seymour HSE Descriptors: social studies | science

    Year of Fire, The
      Grandpa tells granddaughter about the worst fire he has ever known, a fire that happened when the grandfather was a child. (based on a true story)
      Author: Jam, Teddy

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    Fire in Their Eyes
      Color photographs and lively text follow a group of special wildfire firefighters called "hotshots" through training to their drop by parachute into wildfire zones.
      Author: Biel, Karen HSE Descriptors: science

    Great Fire, The
      By weaving personal accounts from survivors together with carefully researched history, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative that recreates the great Chicago fire with drama and immediacy. Authentic photos and drawings complement the text.
      Author: Murphy, Jim HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988
      This book chronicles the 1988 fire at Yellowstone National Park and the fire's after-effects. Many stunning photographs accompany the well written text.
      Author: Lauber, Patricia HSE Descriptors: science


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