Scales, Helen
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022
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Summary: Describes the features of the Great Barrier Reef, explains how coral reefs are created, discusses ways that people have caused environmental problems for the Great Barrier Reef, and details efforts to protect this structure.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.789 HENMilbourne, Anna
Summary: Peek inside a vibrant coral reef and meet all kinds of wonderful marine creatures, including tiny seahorses, hunting sharks, and busy fish. Includes lift-the-flaps and peek-a-boo holes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: A memoir by the world's leading coral reef scientist, revealing the thrill of diving and the vital science and story of these majestic reefs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROBERTS, CALLUM ROBSpilsbury, Louise
Summary: Beautiful coral reefs are teeming with life that's not found anywhere else on the planet. This diverse and fascinating biome is home to thousands of fish, octopi, sea slugs, and sharks. Readers learn about these creatures and many more in this science-rich title that uses age-appropriate language and fun fact boxes to discuss adaptation and survival, ecosystem balance, interdependency, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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Summary: "This beginning reader takes young people under the sea to meet amazing animals! Using text aimed at emergent readers, each book also features vocabulary specific to its place in the world. Colorful photos make exploring fun!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Readers and Amicus Ink are imprints of Amicus 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 578.77 KELSmith, Richard
Summary: Brimming with new discoveries, Smith's book takes you swimming in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans to meet the sea's most fascinating creatures. There are scarlet-colored corals, baby-blue sponges, and creatures that change color at the drop of a hat. From the pygmy seahorse to the whale shark, you'll learn what they eat, how they play, and how they care for, live on, and mimic each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Apollo Publishers 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 578.77 SMIHalfmann, Janet.
Summary: Examines the nature and growth of coral reefs and the variety of life found in and around them, including moray eels, pearlfish, and sea urchins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J574.92 HALPfeffer, Wendy
Summary: Describes how coral reefs form and discusses the plants and animals that live in them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collins 2009