Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire
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Author
Thiessen, Mark (Photographer)
Contributors
Phelan, Glen, Author.
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016]
Physical Description
111 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile Measure
910L
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On Shelf
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Subjects

Library of Congress Subjects
Fire ecology -- Juvenile literature.
Forest fire fighters -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.
Smokejumpers -- Juvenile literature.
Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) -- Juvenile literature.
Wildfires -- Prevention and control -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Fire ecology.
Forest fire fighters.
Smokejumpers.
Thiessen, Mark (Photographer)
Wildfires -- Prevention and control.

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Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781426325304 (pbk. ;, 1426325304 (pbk. ;, 9781426325311 (library binding ;, 1426325312 (library binding ;, 1484490657, 9781484490655
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.2, 4 Points
Lexile Measure
910
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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."
Reading Level
910 L Lexile
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader AR 6.2 4.0 183548.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)

Thiessen, M., & Phelan, G. (2016). Extreme wildfire: smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) and Glen, Phelan. 2016. Extreme Wildfire: Smoke Jumpers, High-tech Gear, Survival Tactics, and the Extraordinary Science of Fire. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) and Glen, Phelan. Extreme Wildfire: Smoke Jumpers, High-tech Gear, Survival Tactics, and the Extraordinary Science of Fire. National Geographic, 2016.

UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)

Thiessen, M. and Phelan, G. (2016). Extreme wildfire: smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)

Thiessen, Mark (Photographer), and Glen Phelan. Extreme Wildfire: Smoke Jumpers, High-tech Gear, Survival Tactics, and the Extraordinary Science of Fire. National Geographic, 2016.

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