A captivating, fully-illustrated guide to the Great Barrier Reef, the animals that call it home, and the urgency of conservation efforts to save it. 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. Lea...
The Volga River (Rivers of the World (Mitchell Lane))
by Joanne Mattern
Down in the tropical blue sea lives a spectacular coral reef that is home to myriad fish and other creatures. Travel on a breathtaking journey over a reef crest, to a lagoon that sparkles at night, and on through mangrove roots with a baby coral searching for a home. Flashlight fish, feather duster worms, and sea squirts are just a few of the amazing animals you will encounter. A fact-filled text accompanies this luminous journey through the sea and introduces children to some of the dangers tha...
Vias Acuaticas/Waterways (Pequeo Mundo Geografia (Little World Geography))
by Ellen K Mitten
The Science Behind Wonders of the Water (Science Behind Natural Phenomena)
by Suzanne Garbe
Our world is full of bizarre and amazing natural phenomena. Sundogs, moonbows, rock formations, ice circles - all are fascinating and look incredible, but how do they occur? These books look at the science behind some of these amazing natural phenomena. The oceans, rivers and lakes on our planet can produce some amazing natural phenomena. From icebergs to ice circles, tsunamis to tidal bores, The Science Behind Natural Phenomena looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur...
La Tierra Y La Importancia del Agua (Exploremos la Ciencia)
by Shirley Duke
In the Water (First Step Nonfiction -- Animal Homes) (Animal Homes First Steps)
by Jennifer Boothroyd
All about the Appalachian Trail (All About...People)
by Leonard M. Adkins
The titles in this series look at solutions to key world environmental problems and try to encourage readers to contribute to a sustainable future.
¡mira, Una Estrella de Mar! (Look, a Starfish!) (Bumba Books (R) en Espanol -- Veo Animales Marinos (I See Oc)
by Tessa Kenan
Acorn books provide carefully levelled non-fiction to introduce key curriculum concepts. This series introduces some common materials and their properties. Includes notes for parents and teachers.
Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers risks behind off-shore oil drilling and asks readers to think about whether or not the risks are worth the temporary supply of additional oil. In light of the BP Horizon spill, are there ways to safely obtain oil from the ocean floor?
Exploring Earth's Water Cycle (Spotlight on Weather and Natural Disasters)
by Emily Donovan
Rachel Carson (Women in Conservation) (Infosearch: Women in Conservation)
by Lori Hile
This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Sylvia Earle, and her work to prtect oceans and ocean life. It covers Earle's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work.
Provides a simple discussion of the different forms water takes, its importance to life on Earth, and some of its uses.
Examines the diverse life forms found in the world's oceans and the threats they face.
Sylvia Earle (Women Hall of Famers in Mathematics and Science)
by Katherine White