Extreme wildfire
Subtitle: smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire
By: Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan
Contributors: Phelan, Glen
Publisher: National Geographic Society; National Geographic
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9781426325304; 9781484490655
Subjects: Wildfires; Fire ecology; Smokejumpers; Prevention and control; Juvenile literature; Forest fire fighters
Description: 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.
Notes: 456 Childrens Plus, Inc.

Accelerated Reader AR 6.2 4.0 183548.
Table of contents: title: The science of wildfire; title: Battling wildfire from the ground; title: Battling wildfire from the air; title: Ecology of wildfire; title: Living with wildfire.