Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
by Medina, Nico, 1982-
Print Book 2016 |
Available at 2 Libraries 2 of 3 copies |
Summary
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet.
Contents
Where is the Great Barrier Reef?Islands from hilltops
The first reef people
Coral
Creatures of the reef
Rain forests and sea grasslands
The unknown South Land
"Save the reef!"
Timelines.
Additional Information
Series | Where is (Grosset & Dunlap) |
Subjects |
Coral reef ecology
-- Australia
-- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
-- Juvenile literature.
Wildlife conservation -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature. Animal ecology -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature. Coral reef ecology -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) Wildlife conservation -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) Animal ecology -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- Juvenile literature. Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) |
Publisher | New York, New York :Penguin Workshop,2016 |
Other Titles | Great Barrier Reef |
Contributors |
Hinderliter, John,
illustrator. |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Includes color foldout map. |
Description |
108 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 20 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
ISBN | 9780448486994 0448486997 |
Other | Classic View |