Zobi and the Zoox

Name: Zobi and the Zoox
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486309603
Price: 29.99 NZD
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A Story of Coral Bleaching

By Ailsa Wild and Aviva Reed and Briony Barr and Gregory Crocetti

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Summary

Zobi and the Zoox is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to complex marine ecosystems through the story of a tiny coral polyp named Zobi and her symbiotic friends, the zooxanthellae. As they navigate the vibrant and diverse world of the reef, children learn about the delicate balance of life beneath the waves, blending science with storytelling to spark curiosity and wonder.
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This engaging children's book beautifully combines science with storytelling, offering a fascinating look at the intricate relationships within coral reefs. The blend of captivating illustrations and scientific insight makes it perfect for young readers who are curious about marine life and eager to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Zobi and the Zoox

This is a story about coral bleaching, told by the tiniest creatures on the reef.

Description

With her home under threat from a warming ocean, Zobi, a brave rhizobia bacterium, teams up with a family of slow but steady Zoox (zooxanthellae). As the coral bleaches, everyone begins to starve... Can Zobi and the Zoox work together to save the day? This beautifully illustrated science-adventure story, set on the Great Barrier Reef, was originally published in 2015, but has been extensively re-written and revised to delight and captivate primary school-aged readers. Zobi and the Zoox: A Story of Coral Bleaching is the first in the new Small Friends Books series – Stories of Partnership and Cooperation in Nature. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8-12. Winner, The 2019 Whitley Medal

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Zobi and the Zoox is praised as both an engaging narrative and an educational resource, offering insights into coral ecology. It effectively imparts knowledge about the vital role of coral reefs in ocean health, making it a valuable tool for teaching children and adults about the importance of even the smallest organisms in our ecosystem. The illustrations complement the information, enhancing the learning experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486309603

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 44

Collections

Ailsa Wild Aviva Reed Briony Barr Children's Books Education & Reference Gregory Crocetti Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Ailsa Wild creates stories for theatre and paper pages. She loves collaborating with acrobats, scientists and children and her favourite question is ... But why?

Aviva Reed is a multi-disciplinary visual ecologist who creates immersive experiences to explore complex science.

Briony Barr is a conceptual artist, designer and interdisciplinary thinker, who is fascinated in the relationships between large and small.

Gregory Crocetti combines his microbial ecology experience with science education skills in an attempt to teach the world that microbes are marvellous.