Wildfires

Throughout history, fire has been a source of both fascination and great fear. Young readers will want to know what turns small fires into huge infernos and what firefighting techniques are used to try to contain them. Why are wildfires more common in some areas than others? WILDFIRES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND RAGING INFERNOS explores how wildfires form, what causes them to break out of containment efforts, and how scientists study them.

Dr. Alvin Silverstein is a professor of biology at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. Virginia Silverstein translates scientific Russian and is a professional author. Together they have written more than 150 books for young people. Laura Silverstein Nunn has coauthored more than thirty books with her parents.

Agua Dulce Burns	p. 5
What Is Fire?	p. 11
Understanding Wildfires	p. 17
What Causes Wildfires?	p. 25
The Dangers of Wildfires	p. 31
Staying Safe	p. 37
Chapter Notes	p. 43
Glossary	p. 45
Further Reading and Internet Addresses	p. 47
Index	p. 48
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