Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan.
"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."
Record details
- 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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| Marion Library | JUV 363.37 THI (Text) | 37810435422240 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | J 363.37 Thi (Text) | 31010000641094 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | J363.37 T (Text) | 31781061927107 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | J363.37 T (Text) | 0112521345745 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mt. Airy Public Library | J 363.37 THI (Text) | 30499200723185 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Person County Library | J 363.37 THI (Text) | 34622001442103 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Spring Lake Library | J363.37 T (Text) | 31781061927149 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | J 363.37 THI (Text) | 33114017882515 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/29/2026 |
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