Coral Reefs

Name: Coral Reefs
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781474999366
Price: 14.99 NZD
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By Kristie Pickersgill

Series: Beginners

Summary

Coral Reefs by Kristie Pickersgill introduces young readers to the vibrant and diverse ecosystems of coral reefs. It explores the various sea creatures that inhabit these underwater worlds and explains the importance of coral reefs to the ocean environment. Through engaging illustrations and informative text, the book provides a captivating glimpse into the beauty and complexity of these marine habitats.
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Coral Reefs

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An engaging, easy-to-read introduction to the wonders of coral reefs.

Coral Reefs explores intriguing questions: What is coral? How many types of creatures live on reefs? Why are some coral reefs turning white?

This book provides the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text, and links to websites with video clips and activities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474999366

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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