Science Comics: Wildfires - by Josh Rosen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Get fired up with Science Comics, the smash-hit middle grade STEM series that has sold over a million copies! In this volume, learn about the science of wildfires--their causes and dangers, and the vital role they play in our ecosystems.

FIRE! It cooks our meals, keeps us warm, and even powers our modern world. Nature uses wildfires to spark renewal and new life. But fire can also injure us, fill our air with smoke, and burn down our homes. So, is fire good or bad? Join us as we discover what fire really is and answer the ultimate question: Can humans and fire be friends?

Review Quotes

Praise for the Science Comics series:

"The insight behind these books is a powerful one. So much information about the world around us is actually better conveyed visually, through charts, illustrations, and sequential panels, than purely using words." --New York Times

"Like having a Time Life Science Library in comic books. Which is awesome!" --Popular Science

About the Author

Josh Rosen is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Toronto. A graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies, his previous work includes History Comics: World War II with writer Kate Hannigan (First Second) and The Good Fight with writer Ted Staunton (Scholastic). When not drawing, he likes to read about history, watch spooky movies, and go on long walks with his dog Tapioca.