Depicts in text and photographs the training, equipment, and real-life experiences of people who risk their lives to battle wildfires, as well as people who use fire for ecological reasons.
Cumulative text reveals who was really responsible for the house that Jack claims to have built, and describes all of the trucks involved, from the bulldozer used to clear the land to the van that brought a hammock for the back yard.
Using the themes and rhythms of traditional nursery rhymes gives directions for baking and sharing a cake including "nine, ten, eggs from the hen" and "fifteen, sixteen, a big bowl for mixing." Includes measurements and recipes.
Presents an introduction to wildfires and the men and women who fight them, describing the training, equipment, and real-life experiences of people who risk their lives as well as people who use fire for ecological reasons.
