Fire: Friend or Foe - Couverture rigide

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0395730813 ISBN 13 : 9780395730812

Editeur : Clarion Books, 1998

Synopsis

Fire has frightened and fascinated human beings for centuries. Although we often think of fire as only hurtful, it can play an essential part in maintaining the natural balance of nature. As science explores the role of naturally occurring fires, we have become better skilled at utilizing fire and living alongside its dangers. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent's authoritative text -- coupled with William Munoz's spectacular photographs -- documents scientists' growing knowledge of the awesome power of fire. Index.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Fire has frightened and fascinated human beings for centuries. Although we often think of fire as only hurtful, it can play an essential part in maintaining the natural balance of nature. As science explores the role of naturally occurring fires, we have become better skilled at utilizing fire and living alongside its dangers. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent's authoritative text -- coupled with William Munoz's spectacular photographs -- documents scientists' growing knowledge of the awesome power of fire. Index.

Revue de presse

"Patent and Munoz's title gives libraries another excellent purchase option in a key subject area." School Library Journal

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarion Books
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0395730813
• ISBN 13: 9780395730812
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Illustrateur: Muñoz William
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible