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Let's Save the Great Barrier Reef: Why we must protect our planet

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Let's Save the Great Barrier Reef: Why we must protect our planet by Catherine Barr is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The narrative highlights the vibrant marine life and ecological importance of the reef, while emphasising the urgent need to protect it from threats like climate change and pollution. Through captivating illustrations and accessible text, the book inspires kids to take action to preserve natural wonders.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in engaging young readers with the wonders of marine life while emphasising the importance of conservation. It offers captivating illustrations and an inspiring message about protecting our natural world, perfect for children who are curious about the environment and eager to learn about the Great Barrier Reef's significance.

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Discover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change.
The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the world, it is home to a quarter of all ocean life. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary underwater world for young children, exploring its dazzling coral gardens and rainbow-coloured sea creatures. Diving into this unique habitat, readers will discover fascinating marine life, how the coral reef helps our oceans and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special aquatic landscape from the impact of climate change.

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Let's Save the Great Barrier Reef: Why we must protect our planet by Catherine Barr is praised for its vibrant illustrations by Claude, which enhance the impact of Barr's message. It serves as a valuable educational resource in a primary geography classroom, offering young readers clear, simple explanations of the reef's importance and the reasons for its protection, vividly supported by beautiful imagery. The book effectively conveys the necessity of conserving this vital ecosystem, both for its role in the world's oceans and its protection of the Queensland coastline.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529513615

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jean Claude
  • Illustrated by Jean Claude

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 268.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

About the Author

After campaigning with Greenpeace for years, Catherine Barr trained as a journalist and became an editor at the Natural History Museum, writing exhibitions. She now writes books for children. Her first book, The Story of Life, was shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Award and long listed for the School Library Association Information Book Awards.
Jean Claude is a self-taught illustrator from the UK. He lives with his partner and child, and their cat. When he's not drawing he loves making ceramics in a local studio, visiting the botanical gardens and baking bread.

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