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Thiessen, Mark

Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan. - Washington, D.C. National Geographic 2016 - 111 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm - National Geographic kids .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

"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."

Ages 8-12.



ISBN: 9781426325304 1426325304 9781426325311

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LCCN: 2016005546

Subjects--Personal Names:
Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) --Juvenile literature.
Thiessen, Mark (Photographer)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Wildfires--Prevention and control--Juvenile literature.
Forest fire fighters--Juvenile literature.
Smokejumpers--Juvenile literature.
Fire ecology--Juvenile literature.
Wildfires--Prevention and control.
Forest fire fighters.
Smokejumpers.
Fire ecology.
Juvenile Nonfiction--Science & Nature--Earth Sciences--Weather.
Juvenile Nonfiction--Science & Nature.
Nonfiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:

LC Class. No.: SD421.435 / .T45 2016

Dewey Class. No.: j363.37 Thi 23