Smoke Jumpers in Action
From the Series Dangerous Jobs in Action
Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of smoke jumpers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
- Fast Facts
- Hard Landing
- Constant Danger
- Making a Break for It
- Fighting Fire with Fire
- Think About It
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| BISACS | JNF011000, JNF038100 |
| Genre | Narrative, Nonfiction |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | MOMENTUM |
| Series | Dangerous Jobs in Action |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Lexile | 770 |
| ISBN | 9781503816329 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Author | Jon Westmark |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 634.9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | U |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 187442 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
A noteworthy review of Dangerous Jobs in Action from School Library Journal on April 1, 2017
What better way to communicate the dangers inherent in a risky occupation than by sharing the stories of real men and women at work? Job details (conditions, equipment, safety concerns, etc.) are integrated into the narrative. Deep-Sea Fishermen, Smoke Jumpers, and Oil Rig Workers also stress the importance of learning about nature and unpredictable weather systems. Captioned photos on every page show the working environs, tools, and men and women in typical work-related clothing. ‘Think About It’ sections pose open-ended questions for students to consider. VERDICT This series on high-interest jobs is notable for its emphasis on safety, teamwork, and problem-solving. A solid addition sure to entice browsers.