The 12 Worst Fires of All Time


Book Description

Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.







The Worst Wildfires of All Time


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"Describes the worst wildfires in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.




Fighting Fire!


Book Description

From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them. Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit.




Survive a Fire


Book Description

"Engaging images accompany information about how to survive a fire. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--




What Should I Do? If There Is a Fire


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Readers learn what to do if they are caught in a burning building, how to prepare for such events ahead of time, and how to react to firefighters.




The Worst Earthquakes of All Time


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"Describes the worst tsunamis in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.




Smokejumpers


Book Description

Smoke appears over a remote forest . . . and the smokejumpers leap into action! Ride along with these brave men and women and learn about how they do this dangerous job. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.




Forest Fires


Book Description

Questions and answers provide information about forest fires and how they occur.




The Chinchaga Firestorm


Book Description

How the biggest forest fire in North American history affected and changed forest fire management.