Wildfires are often in the news, and they can have a huge impact on people's lives. Readers develop a deeper understanding of these natural disasters as they explore this enlightening guide to the science of wildfires. As they discover the scientific reasons behind why wildfires happen and how they spread, they learn to think critically about ways science is always at work in the world around us. In addition, they learn inspiring stories of how scientists are working to better understand, predict, and respond to wildfires.