Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?
Paperback – Illustrated, September 6, 2016
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · September 6, 2016
In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef—big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore a vast living reef, from its tiny organisms to its place off Australia’s coast.
- Themes
- Coral reef ecosystems, Climate change impacts, Australian natural landmark
- Genres
- Marine Life, Australia & Oceania, Ecosystems & Environment
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In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef—big 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.
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Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet.
Reef in Perspective
Explore a vast living reef, from its tiny organisms to its place off Australia’s coast.
Come here for
- A striking scale contrast: billions of tiny organisms make a reef visible from space
- A glimpse of a World Heritage Site facing climate change
Expect
- A child-friendly introduction to the Great Barrier Reef
- A focus on the reef’s scale, wildlife and significance
Where it sits
| Australia & Oceania | 36% |
|---|---|
| Ecosystems & Environment | 36% |
| Marine Life | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Marine Life
- Australia & Oceania
- Geography for Kids
- Authors
- Nico Medina
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- September 6, 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Coral reef ecosystems · Climate change impacts · Australian natural landmark
- Reading lane
- Marine Life