Charcoal Forest, the: How Fire Helps Animals and Plants

This book was recommended from a career professional on range management and fire fighting/fire prevention when asked about informative books on firefighting for kids interested in the profession.

A fine children's book that helps everyone understand the forces involved in these fires and how the forest begins its recovery.

Suggested at workshop I attended at U of A for fire ecology i will use it with my 6th graders this yearI

Reallly liked the drawings and content. A great book to teach children about nature, I even learned a bit too. The author presented it in a fun way, especially putting the woodpecker in every illustration for the kids to find.

Beth Peluso has written an informative and engaging book for children about how forests recover from fires. It is amazing how many plants and animals actually need fire. Additionally, her illustrations are superb, depicting wildlife from fascinating angles and perspectives. I highly recommend "The Charcoal Forest."