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...
Explore the Tropical Rain Forest (Fact Finders) (Explore the Biomes)
by Linda Tagliaferro
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...
How many teeth does a great white shark haveWhy is the hammerhead shark's head shaped like thatHow long is the whale sharkAnd what does the tiger shark eat.Learn all about the fascinating world of the shark in these engaging books. Explore the shark from Tooth To Tail and all the bits in between as this series dives deep into the anatomy of four different sharks the great white shark the hammerhead shark the tiger shark and the whale shark.
"Provides comprehensive information on climate change and its effects on the world's ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.
Rivers (Real World Math: Geography) (21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math)
by John Nestor
Discover all about our incredible world and how to look after it A DK Made with Care book is created using the best ethical and environmental practices possible. Our back cover shows you how we have made this book differently and gives the book's environmental footprint. We have taken great care to source local printers, FSC paper (Forest Stewardship Council) and to use only non-hazardous vegetable inks. Plus we only use printers who look after their workers.Introduce your child to our planet in...
Explore the Tundra (Fact Finders) (Explore the Biomes)
by Linda Tagliaferro
The Ranger Rick Travels series celebrates the fascinating world around us, from natural phenomena such as weather and volcanoes, to the planet's myriad ecosystems - deserts, mountains, rainforests, shorelines, and more! This book will have readers exploring the rainforests of the world, containing fun facts, quizzes, games and color photographs throughout!
Rhyming text invites the reader to imagine being a hungry raccoon, crocodile, shark, whale, or panda bear while learning what each creature enjoys eating.
Examines the diverse life forms found in the world's oceans and the threats they face.
Barrier Islands Are for the Birds (Children's Books)
by Larry Points and Andrea Jauck
Gabe's Garden Food Chain (Rosen Common Core Readers)
by Kerri O'Donnell
Easy-to-read text and illustrations explore the plant and animal life in a pond.