Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

910L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Extreme wildfire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952139051

Responsibility statement

Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan

Series statement

National Geographic kids

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, 6.2, 4.0, 183548.

Sub title

smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire

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."

Table Of Contents

The science of wildfire -- Battling wildfire from the ground -- Battling wildfire from the air -- Ecology of wildfire -- Living with wildfire

Target audience

juvenile

Classification