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The world of coral reefs / Erin Spencer ; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis.
"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781635863376
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Rainforests of the sea -- A world of coral -- The Great Barrier Reef -- Coral close-up -- The building blocks of reefs -- Soft, swaying corals -- Coral babies -- One polyp becomes many -- A reef is born -- A Hawaiian creation story -- An ecosystem in balance -- No backbone? No problem! -- So many fish! -- Large and in charge -- Coral reefs help people -- Everything is connected -- The reefs need our help -- Trash talk -- Warmer oceans hurt corals - - Science at work -- Glossary -- Going deeper -- Index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 7-10 years Storey Publishing. Grades 4-6 Storey Publishing. |
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| Subject: | Coral reefs and islands > Juvenile literature. Coral reef organisms > Juvenile literature. Coral reef plants > Juvenile literature. Coral reef animals > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Upper Skagit Library | 577.7 SPE | 1014099 | Picture Books | Available | - |
Erin Spencer is the author of The Incredible Octopus? and The World of Coral Reefs. She 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.