Jump!
What do smokejumpers jump out of?
A plane
What is the genre of Smokejumpers? How do you know?
Nonfiction. The book tells all about smokejumpers which are real people doing a real job.
How long does it usually take to put out a wildfire?
3-5 days
Who is the person who flies the smoke jumping plane?
Pilot
What fires do smoke jumpers fight?
wildfires in the wilderness
List 3 text features that the author uses in Smokejumpers.
photographs, captions, sidebars, table of contents, headings.
How many months can a wildfire last?
2 months
What is a personal safety tent made of?
aluminum
What gear do smoke jumpers wear to protect themselves? Must list 3.
helmet, face mask, padded jumpsuit, harness, regular parachute, emergency parachute. boots, personal gear bag.
How do the photographs help you learn more about smokejumpers?
They show you what the gear, the equipment, and the environment of the smokejumpers look like.
What do smokejumpers eat?
freeze-dried food that gets water added to it or frozen food.
(eggs, ham, soup, chili, steak)
What is the safety zone?
A place where smokejumpers can go if a fire gets out of control and they are in danger.
What do smokejumpers use to fight the fires?
dirt and more fire
What did the type of organization did the author use in this book to make it more interesting?
interview
Where do smokejumpers sleep?
under a light tarp-a waterproof sheet that get tied to trees.
What is the control line?
A dirt path that has been cleared of anything that can burn
What are smokejumper trying to save when they do their job?
forests (trees and plants), wildlife
What is the style of text called when words are slanted?
italics
What state does Dan Cottrell come from?
Montana, USA
What is cold trailing?
Crawling on the ground and feel for hot spots with bare hands.