Book of Fire by William H Cottrell

Book of Fire by William H Cottrell

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Book of Fire by William H Cottrell

ANNOTATION: Beginning at the molecular level, The Book of Fire introduces nonscientists to the anatomy of heat, ignition, and flame-progressing from how a twig catches fire to how an entire forest burns. To help readers understand the science of fire, William Cottrell illustrates combustion events that most people are familiar with: a flickering candle, a smoldering campfire, a slowly cooking marshmallow. He uses these illustrations to introduce readers to wildland fire behavior, fire types, and fuel levels-indispensable information for firefighters and fire managers, as well as homeowners who live in the wildland/urban interface. The Book of Fire is a also a good resource for city dwellers who want to know the contents of smoky air or understand what really happened when the local newspaper says a wildfire made a run. A glossary contains the most up-to-date terminology used by firefighters and fire managers.
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ISBN 13 9780878424917
ISBN 10 0878424911
Title Book of Fire
Author William H Cottrell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Mountain Press
Year published 2004-06-15
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.