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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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)
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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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