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A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fire’s part in maintaining the balance of nature.
This updated edition includes:
· Author’s note
· Stunning full-color photographs
· Glossary
· Index
· Websites and additional reading sources
· Series thumbnails on back cover
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards
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"As in his many other beautifully constructed photo essays, Simon provides an illuminating and thought-provoking view of nature." -- "The Horn Book""Outstanding photos and readable text." -- "School Library Journal"
About the Author
Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!
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- PublisherCollins
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0062345060
- ISBN 13 9780062345066
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
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