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Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire Cover Image Book

Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan.

Thiessen, Mark (Photographer), (author,, illustrator.). Phelan, Glen, (author.).

Summary:

"From a searing expanse of flames in Russia to barreling blazes in California, no wildfire is too extreme for National Geographic photographer and wildland firefighter Mark Thiessen. Travel with Thiessen across the globe as he investigates dangerous infernos and works alongside courageous firefighting teams. Offering stunning photography, expert advice, and inside information on the most high-tech gear, the author turns up the heat to show you the incredible science behind the flames."

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  • ISBN: 9781426325304
  • ISBN: 1426325304
  • ISBN: 9781426325311
  • ISBN: 1426325312
  • Physical Description: 111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic Partners, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 108) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The science of wildfire -- Battling wildfire from the ground -- Battling wildfire from the air -- Ecology of wildfire -- Living with wildfire.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12.
910L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.2 4 183548.

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Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) > Juvenile literature.
Wildfires > Prevention and control > Juvenile literature.
Forest fire fighters > Juvenile literature.
Smokejumpers > Juvenile literature.
Fire ecology > Juvenile literature.

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