Cella, through Lerner Books, has provided another fascinating addition to the Dangerous Jobs (Up Dog Books) series. Through five sections, younger elementary school readers will encounter a very unique type of fire fighters, their tools, and learn about the importance of their job. Using a conversational tone, Cella grabs readers’ attention to the extreme danger smoke jumpers face. Young readers are presented with simple text and key word definitions, particularly regarding firefighting and the distinction of smoke jumpers. Vivid photographs on every page draw readers into the air and into the heat of the flames. At the end of the twenty-four page book, readers will delight in reading a summary about a current smoke jumper. Additional resources are also listed, as young readers from preschool through third grade with an interest in fire fighting will likely want to learn more about smoke jumpers, climate change, and how they can prevent wildfires. Reviewer Rating: 3 —Children’s Literature

Some of the world’s most dangerous jobs, and the brave people who do them, are highlighted in this hi-lo series. Readers will marvel at the action-packed visuals which showcase the thrilling daily lives of smoke jumpers, fighter pilots, ice road truckers, race car drivers, stunt per- formers, and underwater construction workers. Notable about this series is that it profiles real people working in each job and the challenges and opportunities they face, helping readers put what they learn into context. These books do a great job of integrating relevant details about each career, such as how climate change im- pacts ice road truckers or why there will be fewer stunt performers in the future be- cause of advances in computer technology and special effects, allowing readers to better understand not only these careers but the world around them. VERDICT A versatile hi-lo series that will excite and entertain beginning and early readers.