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Readers learn about the skills and technology that came together to help the people and animals escaping the 2018 California wildfires
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered how firefighters and rescue teams manage to save thousands of people and animals during massive wildfires, this book breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. It focuses on the 2018 California wildfires and shows the incredible technology and teamwork that went into evacuations everything from how they tracked fires to how they rescued pets and wildlife. Kids who love STEM topics, emergency responders, or anyone interested in how things work behind the scenes during crises will find this especially fascinating. It's not preachy or overly scary, just really informative with real examples that stick with you. Like many books in this series, it manages to make serious topics feel approachable without dumbing anything down. I'd recommend this to middle graders who want to understand how technology helps during disasters, and if you enjoy it, look for other titles about emergency response or natural disasters by the same author.