Wildfire, Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, 2006

 

“In a clear and accessible voice, Morrison introduces readers to the forests and cutting-edge firefighting technologies. Morrison’s painterly but informative illustrations help readers understand the information presented in the text.” 

—The Horn Book Magazine

 

*“A fascinating overview of the people involved in fighting wildfires and the techniques and equipment they use.” 

—School Library Journal, starred review

 

“Dramatic paintings of forest fires and a close look at the specialized tools used to fight them make this an engaging science and nature title. Another fine title packed with information and striking in its visual appeal.” 

—Kirkus Reviews

 

“Morrison combines original art, history, and science in a compelling look at how human attempt to tame and navigate the natural world.”

—Booklist

 

“Wildfire is a spectacular book.”

—Bob Mutch, Fire Ecologist and Former Smoke Jumper

 

“Morrison has begun work on a children’s book explaining wildfires . . . by going to straight to the front lines of the fires.” 

—Associated Press

 

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Book, 2006

 

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, 2006

 

Featured in the Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit, 2006