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Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan.
"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."
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426325304
- ISBN: 1426325304
- ISBN: 9781426325311
- ISBN: 1426325312
- ISBN: 1484490657
- ISBN: 9781484490655
- Physical Description: 111 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The science of wildfire -- Battling wildfire from the ground -- Battling wildfire from the air -- Ecology of a wildfire -- Living with wildfire. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR 6.2 4.0 183548. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Thiessen, Mark (Photographer) Wildfires > Prevention and control. Forest fire fighters. Smokejumpers. Fire ecology. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J 363.37 Thie (Text) | 33126022278448 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 363.37 Thie (Text) | 33126022278455 | JNonfiction | Available | - |