Bibliograph

The bushfire book, how to be aware and prepare, written by Polly Marsden ; illustrated by Chris Nixon

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Label

The bushfire book, how to be aware and prepare, written by Polly Marsden ; illustrated by Chris Nixon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes webography

Illustrations

illustrations

Intended audience

4-8 years

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The bushfire book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Polly Marsden ; illustrated by Chris Nixon

Sub title

how to be aware and prepare

Summary

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared.Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather. And sometimes extreme weather like bushfires. Bushfires can make a real mess of things. The air fills with smoke. The skies turn red. Ash falls. Precious things burn. But we don't need to be scared, we just need to know all about bushfires and prepare for them. This book will help you understand what causes bushfires, introduce you to all the clever people who are keeping an eye on them, and teach you how to be prepared and not scared.A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand bushfires and what action they can take to feel less anxious and more prepared as Australia faces longer and more intense bushfire seasons

Target audience

juvenile

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