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1) Coral reefs
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Curious kids will learn all about the amazing underwater world of coral reefs and the animals that live there.
3) Coral reefs
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An introduction to the ecology and wildlife of coral reefs and islands.
Introduces the oceans' reefs through descriptions and photographs, including explanations on why they are in danger, and suggests ways we can help save the endangered reefs.
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"Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: wondrously diverse, deeply interconnected, and critically imperiled. They sustain entire ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. But corals across the planet are in the middle of an unprecedented die-off, beset by warming oceans, pollution, human damage, and their own devastating pandemic. Even under stress, they are out-of-this world gorgeous, sending out warning flares in fluorescent bursts of yellow,...
6) Coral reefs
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"Young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading."--
7) Coral reefs
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Presents information about how coral reefs are formed, how they grow, and the many different kinds of plants and animals that live in their special environment.
8) Coral reefs
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During a visit to the library, a young girl discovers a strange book about coral reefs and suddenly finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea.
9) Coral reefs
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Explains the process and materials that corals use to build reefs. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps corals survive in the wild.
12) Coral reefs
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This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the locations, climates, plants and animals, and conservation studies of coral reef ecosystems.
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Take a dive into the underwater world of coral reefs and explore their importance in helping us understand much of the recent history of our oceans. The long life span of coral reefs has made them important places for scientific exploration and today much of that study deals with coral reef survival. Students will learn that the largest reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef of the coast of Australia.
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"Ayla lives on a beautiful tropical island surrounded by a coral reef. Her mom is a marine biologist, and every day, the two go exploring together. One day, Ayla notices that many of the fish have disappeared, and the once-vibrant corals have turned pale. She and her mom set out to save the corals--but is it too late?"--Provided by publisher.
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Based on long personal experience and original research of the authors, this book describes in easily readable detail the major research and researchers focusing on natural processes of coral reef development and the origin of lime sediments in the Florida Keys and Florida Bay. The purpose of the book is to stimulate research into the many unanswered questions that remain about the origins of limestone.
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Science screen report for kids volume 9, issue 7/8
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"Dive into the underwater world of coral reefs and explore their importance in helping us understand much of the recent history of our oceans."--Cover
18) Swim fish!
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Hooray! We're going to the beach! Do you know what kind of animals live in the ocean? You'll see fish swim, dolphins leap, and jellyfish float by. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
19) Fishy tales
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Introduces various creatures that live in or near a coral reef, including sea horses, starfish, and dolphins.
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