Ocean State Libraries

"Provides a first person account of a sailing and diving trip in the Great Barrier Reef, including preparing for the trip, a description of the animals who live in the reef, and survival tips." --

Describes the formation of coral reefs and some of the animals that are found in Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

"Explore the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives."--

"Describes the fascinating plants and animals which inhabit the Great Barrier Reef." --

"In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reefbig enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows...

Counting down from twelve to zero, the reader learns about some of the fish found on the Great Barrier Reef and the threats to their continued existence.

"The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse and amazing natural wonders to see in the ocean, and there are many plant and animal species that call it home. Take a journey to this interesting place through engaging information, vivid images, and helpful graphic organizers in this title. Young readers everywhere delight in learning about the reef, the waters surrounding it, and what can be done to protect it for future generations. Even reluctant...

Poetically cumulative text and illustrations capture the relationships between plants and animals in the ecology of the Great Barrier Reef.

"An introduction to The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, discussing how it was formed, what is being done to protect it and more."--