FiresLernerClassroom, 2006 - 64 Seiten Fire is one of the earth's most devastating forces. Fire has many causes from a stroke of lightning to a carelessly dropped match. And once a fierce blaze begins, it can swallow forests, homes, and entire towns. A forest or city fire can be a catastrophe for people and their property, as well as for animals and the environment. With dramatic images and first-hand survivor stories plus the latest facts and figures this book takes you up close with fire disasters. |
Inhalt
Introduction | 4 |
What Are Fires? | 6 |
How And Why | 14 |
Fire Country | 24 |
Measuring The Disaster | 30 |
People Helping People | 38 |
The Future | 48 |
Timeline | 56 |
Glossary | 58 |
Places To VisitSource Notes | 59 |
| 61 | |
Further Resources | 62 |
| 63 | |
Photo AcknowledgmentsAbout The Authors | 64 |
Back Cover | 66 |
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