Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires

"Fire Escape" offers a compelling look at how various species, from goats to pinecones, detect, respond to, and even benefit from wildfires. It delves into the science of animal and plant adaptations, human efforts in prevention and rehabilitation, and the significant influence of climate change on wildfire frequency and severity. With engaging text, woodcut illustrations, and full-color photographs, this book is ideal for children aged 4-11, fostering environmental awareness and critical thinking about our planet. It's part of the "Books for a Better Earth" series, encouraging active participation in caring for nature.

A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature. "Must-reading on a hot topic." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires! These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide. This breathtaking nonfiction book by an award-winning author/illustrator team focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires. A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection