Bibliograph

The world of coral reefs, Erin Spencer ; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

Type

Label

The world of coral reefs, Erin Spencer ; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 7-10 years, Storey PublishingGrades 4-6, Storey Publishing

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The world of coral reefs

Oclc number

1286069693

Responsibility statement

Erin Spencer ; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

Summary

"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Rainforests of the sea -- A world of coral -- The Great Barrier Reef -- Coral close-up -- The building blocks of reefs -- Soft, swaying corals -- Coral babies -- One polyp becomes many -- A reef is born -- A Hawaiian creation story -- An ecosystem in balance -- No backbone? No problem! -- So many fish! -- Large and in charge -- Coral reefs help people -- Everything is connected -- The reefs need our help -- Trash talk -- Warmer oceans hurt corals -- Science at work -- Glossary -- Going deeper -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification