Fires

Whether it’s the earthquakes shaking southern California or hurricanes whipping up and down the East Coast, natural disasters demand our attention, whether we like it or not – and for good reason. Within a single moment, they can change our lives, without much effort. But why do these strange phenomena occur? Can they be predicted? Young readers will be intrigued by Natural Disasters as they discover for themselves how likely Earth is to be hit by an asteroid, how earthquakes are detected, and how plagues are created. Written in a simple prose style coupled with stunning photographs, this series accomplishes its purpose of answering the multitude of questions that fill children’s heads when they hear about natural disasters.Fire! Fire! Fire! Let’s hope you’ve never heard these words. Why? Because fires that are out of control are frightening. They race through our forests and devour everything in their paths. They’ve even wiped out entire cities, like the Great Chicago Fire or the Great London Fire. Young readers will not be able to put down Fires, as they absorb every flicker of information and decide for themselves if fire is a friend, foe, or a little of both.