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As is standard with offerings from National Geographic Kids, this presents a confluence of current events, human geography, ecology, physics, and job exploration. Author Theissen has made a career of photographing efforts to fight wildfires, and many of the action-packed full-color photographs are his own. His main thesis is to explore what it takes to become one of the sawyers, pilots, and firefighters tasked with battling wildfires. Through these professions, he also delves into the causes and functions of wildfires, as well as the physics of extinguishing them. Plenty of activities punctuate the text, such as investigating the scene of fires to discover their cause and tactics for reducing fire risks at home. Because of Theissen's personal experiences, the narrative is filled with anecdotes and context that can only come from first-hand knowledge. Wildfires are an incredible force of nature that inevitably create life-and-death situations for humans, and this book's stunning images and insider insight provide an in-depth introduction to understanding and controlling them.--Anderson, Erin Copyright 2016 Booklist |
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This compendium is a creative mix of first- and third-person historical and contemporary narratives on wildfires and the firefighters who extinguish them. Alongside first-rate action photos, the detailed, dramatic text highlights fires' dangers, scientific descriptions, firefighter training and support, and a fire's role in the ecological system of destruction and renewal. Websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. |