BookEarly ChildhoodElementaryFirefighter

Smokejumpers One to Ten

Chris L. Demarest

Why we picked it

This exciting counting book captures the bravery, teamwork, and quick thinking of smokejumpers — the elite firefighters who parachute into remote wildfires from planes.

Our review

Adventure and courage leap off the page in this exciting look at smokejumpers, the elite firefighters who parachute into wildfires. It captures the bravery, teamwork, and quick thinking needed to protect forests and communities, inspiring readers to appreciate the heroes who face danger from the sky.

Careers it connects to

Career pages on ImagineMyFuture that list this resource.

FirefighterSmokejumpers are specialized wildland firefighters who undergo extreme physical training and parachute certification, showing kids that firefighting includes elite specialty careers beyond traditional engine companies.

About this book

From the product listing

Smokejumpers Series Omnibus Volume 1

Hawke

Firefighter Hawke Colton and Fire Investigator Tristan Cole work together to uncover the identity of the arsonist responsible for Tristan's parents' death over twenty years ago. When the arsonist sets his sights on Tristan, will Hawke find a way to keep his new love safe?

Cyrus

Fire Captain Damon Amaro struggles with his brother being on trial for multiple arson and murder charges.

Cyrus MacMillan is the newest rookie at Station Twenty-One, and a tempting distraction for Damon

Can Damon and Cy have a future together?

Jase

Firefighter Jase Turner's high-school bully, Quinn Sanders, is the newest member of the firehouse. Forced to work closely together, the two men discover they have more in common than they could have imagined.

Will they be able to overcome their history and give in to the intense emotional connection they now have?

Resource details

Resource type: Book
Age ranges: Early Childhood, Elementary
Careers: Firefighter
Good for kids who are: Realistic; Based on its careers · What is RIASEC?
Author: Chris L. Demarest

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