Del Norte Public Library

Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.--

The life cycle of a forest is examined, from the devastation of a fire ot its gradual renewal as a vital ecosystem.

In one moment, theres a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor. In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the...