Extreme Wildfire: Smoke Jumpers, High-Tech Gear, Survival Tactics, and the Extraordinary Science of Fire

In one moment, there's a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor.

In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics for prevention and containment, cutting-edge technology used to track wildfires and predict fire behavior, and about the impressive skill, survival tactics, and bravery required to control a wildfire. Also included are expert tips, fun facts, and breathtaking photos taken by the author.

Author: Mark Thiessen
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 08/30/2016
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781426325304
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2016

About the Author
MARK THIESSEN has been a photographer with National Geographic since 1990. He is widely published in all areas of the National Geographic Society, including National Geographic magazine, National Geographic Adventure magazine, and National Geographic Traveler magazine. National Geographic books that feature Thiessen's work include Return to Midway, which documents the discovery of the U.S.S Yorktown, and Baseball as America, a look at the Baseball Hall of Fame.


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