{"product_id":"fire-shapes-the-world-hardcover","title":"Fire Shapes the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanna Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCornelia Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDiana Renzina\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A nuanced portrayal of fire as a force to be respected.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife as we know it evolved with fire; there is no us without it. With lyrical text grounded in the latest research, \u003cb\u003ethis picture book shares the primal connection between all living things and fire. \u003c\/b\u003eChildren will understand that everything they know in the world has evolved with fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere is comfort in understanding the natural processes taking place all around.\u003c\/b\u003e By learning the story of fire and how it has changed this planet, this book also addresses the question: \u003cb\u003eCan we adapt to an increasingly fire-prone environment? This answer is: Yes. Because we always have. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFIRE SHAPES THE WORLD is both a natural history and a child-friendly portrayal of fire ecology. It is also an encouraging springboard for conversation illuminated by breathtaking paintings, which will allow children to explore their connection to this most elemental agent of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Cooke \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer who spent ten years living in the Sierra Nevada, working as an environmental educator and National Park Service Ranger in Yosemite National Park. She lives in Jackson, Wyoming, and this is her third book. \u003cb\u003eCornelia Li\u003c\/b\u003e's work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, The AOI, 3x3 Illustration, National Magazine Award, and more. She has illustrated many works of nonfiction for children and lives in Toronto. \u003cb\u003eDiāna Renžin\u003c\/b\u003ea's hometown is Riga, Latvia, an inspiring mix of cobbled streets, pine forests, cold sea, and Art Nouveau architecture. She enjoys taking photos, dancing tango, listening to music, and reading books. This is her North American illustration debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.7 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692314791999,"sku":"9781951179137","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5d6fa18026282fc5569a484bf6fd3679.webp?v=1764995042","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/fire-shapes-the-world-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}