How Do Fires Protect Nature?: A Book about Fire Ecology

Have you ever wondered what happens after a giant wildfire? Or why fire experts sometimes light fires on purpose? Or what plants and animals do if there is a forest or prairie fire? In this engaging exploration of prescribed fires and wildfires, you’ll learn all about fire ecology through intriguing facts, hilarious illustrations, and informative text in this exciting new adventure. Includes a fun scavenger hunt and glossary of terms.

About the How Do series: These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response.

Dinyar Minocher has always been fascinated by both nature and fire--from the kind that burns marshmallows to the kind that helps ecosystems flourish! His adventures in fire began as a wildland firefighter in the beautiful forests of Alberta. Later, Dinyar joined Parks Canada, where he served as a firefighter and then as the Visitor Safety & Fire Operations Coordinator at Grasslands National Park. Today, Dinyar is a founding member and the Prescribed Fire Coordinator for the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange. This organization brings together communities, agencies, and land managers to safely use fire as a tool to protect and nurture the land.

With a master’s degree in resource management and experience as a field biologist, Dinyar has embraced many exciting roles. When he’s not on the fireline, Dinyar enjoys tinkering in his woodshop, exploring the great outdoors with his family, and taking long walks with his dog, Cooper.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It’s almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.