Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire
Thiessen, Mark2016
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"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."
Main title:
Extreme wildfire : smoke jumpers, high-tech gear, survival tactics, and the extraordinary science of fire / Mark Thiessen with Glen Phelan.
Author:
Imprint:
Washington, DC : National Geographic, 2016
Collation:
111 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes glossaryIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The science of wildfire -- Battling wildfire from the ground -- Battling wildfire from the air -- Ecology of wildfire -- Living with wildfire.
ISBN:
97814263253049781426325311
Dewey class:
363.37
Language:
English
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BRN:
285899
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction Environment | J 363.37 THI | Available |