Yuma Public Library

Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future....

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

Takes a comprehensive look at forest fires, their causes and the methods used to control them.

Describes the forest life cycle and the destructive and renewing aspects of forest fire.