Coral reefs
A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them. A jewel-toned parrotfish guides a young snorkeler through the stunning underwater realm of coral reefs. Readers encounter an a...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
National Geographic,
c2003.
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| Series: | Jump into science
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| Summary: | A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them. A jewel-toned parrotfish guides a young snorkeler through the stunning underwater realm of coral reefs. Readers encounter an amazing array of fish, sharks, worms, dolphins, turtles, and other creatures that live in and among the coral₇and see how these various animals relate to one another. During this colorful tour, children also discover how reefs are formed and learn how these precious ecosystems protect our world by keeping the oceans healthy. Earle₂s fact-filled text and Matthews₂s exuberant illustrations are sure to appeal to curious |
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| Physical Description: | 31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0792269535 9780792269533 |
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