Smokejumpers [Library Binding]

Elaine Landau (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6 Landau serves up a very attractive offering. She explains how very few people are chosen for this exciting, rewarding work out of the hundreds of well-qualified applicants. Since smokejumping season lasts from late spring through mid fall, other off-season opportunities are also brought up. One section explains what the job entails, from first fire call through hiking out of the woods and returning to base. Fact boxes overlaying the pictures offer interesting statistics, and larger-than-normal type size sets off the first page of each section. The language is clear and the text moves along at an exciting clip. All the "fiery" Web sites listed are current and helpful. Illustrated with outstanding full-color photographs, this book should catch many an eye. -Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 3-6. The courageous men and women who jump from planes to fight forest fires are the subject of this well-designed book that could almost be called a photo-essay. The first half explains the physical training smokejumpers undergo and the fire-fighting theory they must learn. The second half shows what happens when a fire call comes in. Color photographs dynamically show the step-by-step hard work, the danger, and the various equipment the jumpers use. The pictures and text work together beautifully. A glossary ("Smokejumper Talk"), a reading list ("Fiery Books"), and a Web site for the Smokejumper's Association round things out. This is a must-purchase for libraries in places where forest fires occur, and the true-life-adventure aspect will make it popular in other libraries as well. Susan Dove Lempke
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: 21st Century (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761323244
• ISBN-13: 978-0761323242
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars W.E.S., January 3, 2007

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Little Bill (Portland, or) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smokejumpers (Library Binding)

Smokejumpers is an excellent book to have available at Smokejumper bases and Forest Service Headquarters as a handout to kids under 14 years of age.