Forest Fire! describes how, why and where forest fires happen.

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

"Describes history's biggest and most destructive wildfires from around the world."--

"Forest fires occur all over the world. Some are small, while others span across states and countries. This book explores the science behind forest fires: how they start, the damage they do, and ways to plan and prepare for the natural disaster. Through maps, photographs, and fast facts, readers will understand the workings of forest fires and their impact on the environment. They will likewise learn about ways fires are measured, where they happen,...

"News reports from around the world offer detailed descriptions of wildfires, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and more. While these kinds of events might seem horrifically random, scientists can explain quite a lot about why they happen, how they develop, how we can try to prevent them, and how we can predict where and when they'll happen next. The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide examines the science behind earthquakes,...

Discusses the importance of having smoke detectors in the home, the different kinds of detectors and how they work, and what to do when they sound.

Brief text examines the disastrous effects of uncontrollable fires, methods of fire extinction and prevention, and ways to protect people during a fire.

Presents accounts of several fires which resulted in numerous deaths or considerable loss of property.