Coral Reefs

by: Sylvia A. Earle

Coral Reefs
Author: Sylvia A. Earle

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Series: Jump into Science

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 20 April 2009

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ISBN: 1426304757 ISBN 13: 9781426304750

Coral Reefs by Sylvia A. Earle

Helps readers learn how coral makes up the beautiful buildings of the city. This title enables readers to swim with schools of fish, peer down at spiny lobsters and sea stars, and find out how scientists categorize these reef creatures. Top page

Complete description

Coral reefs, and they're home to many of the ocean's creatures. Even though you can't breathe like a fish, you can still visit coral reefs - as long as you bring along your face mask, snorkel, and flippers. Once there you'll see many wonders. You'll learn how coral makes up the beautiful buildings of the city. You'll swim with schools of fish, peer down at spiny lobsters and sea stars, and find out how scientists categorize these reef creatures. Then you'll meet some of the reef's frequent visitor - dolphins, turtles, and even sharks - and see how the web of life operates in this special environment. Most importantly, you'll learn how critical coral reefs are to our oceans and our world. One of the tenders of the reef, a parrotfish, is your guide to this underwater science adventure, so get ready to get wet! Top page

General info

Publisher & Imprint: National Geographic Society

City: Hanover, PA

Pages: 32

More info: height 221 mm width 275 mm weight 150 gr thickness 4 mm

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Age recommended: Children/juvenile

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC22) 551.424 Library of Congress Subject: Coral reefs and islands

Record updated at: 19 May, 2013 time: 00:22


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