Summer Of Fire: Yellowstone 1988
Grade 3-6-- This latest book on the Yellowstone fire of 1988 is an admirable updating of the environmental history of the area. Interesting, action-filled writing plus a very detailed description of the fire and how it spread make for exciting reading. There is a good explanation of the area's attractions and the geologic forces of nature at work. The new, clear full-color photographs are outstanding. They are full page, well labeled, and include many of the wildlife species found in the park. A single map shows fire locations; there are no regional or national maps. A good glossary and useful bibliography are appended. Lauber raises all the important questions regarding regrowth, loss of species, fire damage, and change, but she doesn't supply as many concrete, specific answers as serious young scientists will want. Environmental concerns are well addressed; economic issues are not covered. Libraries not owning Patent's Yellowstone Fires: Flame and Rebirth (Holiday, 1990) or Vogel's The Great Yellowstone Fire (Sierra Club/Little, 1990) will wish to purchase this title. Where there is sufficient interest, this newer title should also be considered.- Susannah Price, Boise Public Library, IDCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.