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Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan.
In one moment, theres a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor. 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, Amazon.com.
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- ISBN: 9781426325304
- ISBN: 1426325304
- ISBN: 9781426325311
- ISBN: 1426325312
- Physical Description: 111 pages : illustrations (chiefly 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. |
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| 505 | 0 | . | ‡aThe science of wildfire -- Battling wildfire from the ground -- Battling wildfire from the air -- Ecology of wildfire -- Living with wildfire. |
| 520 | . | ‡aIn one moment, theres a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor. 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, ‡cAmazon.com. | |
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