Akron Public Library

Discusses wildfires, including how they happen, why they are important, and when they are dangerous.

This book describes the work of smoke jumpers, special firefighters who use parachutes to jump into the forest to fight fires.

Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future....

Discusses the very dangerous job of fighting forest wildfires and how smokejumpers are used.

Introduces young wildlife enthusiasts to an array of creatures in their natural habitats on the African Savannah