The World of Coral Reefs

Name: The World of Coral Reefs
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781635863376
Price: 34.99 NZD
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Explore and Protect the Natural Wonders of the Sea

By Erin Spencer

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Summary

The World of Coral Reefs by Erin Spencer is an engaging children's book that explores the vibrant ecosystems of coral reefs. It introduces young readers to the diverse marine life found within these underwater worlds and explains their importance to the environment. With captivating illustrations and easy-to-understand text, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the delicate balance of ocean habitats.
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about the vibrant underwater world and want to discover the fascinating ecosystems of coral reefs. It's a delightful choice for young readers interested in marine life, offering a captivating blend of colourful illustrations and informative content that explains the importance of coral reefs and their role in the environment.

The World of Coral Reefs

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Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support 25% of all marine species with food and shelter. In this lavishly illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist and underwater explorer Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information in a highly accessible format, including details about the types of coral, their anatomy and life cycle, where they live, how reefs develop, and the incredible diversity of marine animals that live among them, including aquarium favorites like clownfish, royal blue tangs, and sea turtles. Kids learn about the interdependent relationships of people and reefs and how human behavior puts reefs in danger, promising conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort.

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The World of Coral Reefs is highly praised as an excellent introduction to coral reefs, described as an exciting guide that balances awe with understandable science and facts. It is recommended for young ocean enthusiasts, offering insight into their importance and current threats.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635863376

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erin Spencer New Zealand and Australia Published

About the Author

Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured in National Geographic, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD. Alexandria Neonakis is a freelance concept artist and illustrator from Nova Scotia, Canada, currently residing in Los Angeles. Through her agents at Bright, she's worked with publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, Scholastic, and Inhabit Media. When she's not working, you'll find her at home with her husband John and their way too many pets, out in nature painting and shooting reference, or at the barn she rides at hanging out with horses.

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