The Great Barrier Reef / Helen Scales ; Lisk Feng.
Material type:
TextPublisher: London : Flying Eye Books 2022Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First American editionDescription: 88 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 32 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781838749842
- 1838749845
- Coral reef ecology -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature
- Coral reef animals -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature
- Marine animals -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature
- Marine parks and reserves -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature
- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- History -- Juvenile literature
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surpising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea!
"Ominous passages about coral bleaching and the problems posed by plastic in the sea are balanced by hopeful explanations of efforts being made to preserve the reef."
--Wall Street Journal
"A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change."
--School Library Journal
Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world.
Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
"In the waters where Australia meets the vast Pacific Ocean, grows the world's most famous reef. Schools of fish dart among the colorful corals, octopuses hide in dark corners and sharks patrol the clear waters above. Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef. In this stunning illustrated guide, discover the plants and animals that live in this vast underwater treasure trove. Meet the scientists who have explored and studied its depths and learn about the history and culture of the Aboriginal people who have lived alongside the natural wonder for thousands of years."-- Page 4 of cover.
On the reef -- Reef dwellers -- Neighbors of the reef -- A human habitat -- A new dawn -- Glossary.
"In waters where Australia meets the vast Pacific Ocean, grows the world's most famous reef. Schools of fish dart among the colourful corals, octopuses hide in dark corners and sharks patrol the clear waters above. Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef. In this illustrated guide, discover the plants and animals that live in this vast underwater treasure trove. Meet the scientists who have explored and studied its depths and learn about the history and culture of the Aboriginal people who have lived alongside this natural wonder for thousands of years." -- Back cover.
A renowned oceanographer introduces the Great Barrier Reef and its ecosystems, revealing how the reef came to be, its place in the world and what we can all do to help ensure that it is around for future generations to discover and enjoy.