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Helen Scales
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef
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A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surpising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea! A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change.
--School Library Journal Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Scales, Helen
Published: 06/07/2022
Publisher: Nobrow Press
ISBN: 9781838749842
Pages: 88
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.60w x 0.60d
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--School Library Journal Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Scales, Helen
Published: 06/07/2022
Publisher: Nobrow Press
ISBN: 9781838749842
Pages: 88
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.60w x 0.60d
