Author : Len Zell
Publisher : Murdoch Books Limited
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 28,33 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781743361795
Produced in partnership with the BBCs The Great Barrier Reef television series, the book takes you on a journey along 2,300km of Australias north-eastern coastline, through the diverse range of habitats that make up this extraordinary water world. "Author from UJCOOK.
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Publisher :
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Cairns (Qld.)
ISBN : 9780646133973
Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 16,16 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823443701
What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural world Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants, and animals--more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so large that astronauts can see it from outer space! Children in early elementary grades will enjoy Gibbon's informative text and clear, detailed illustrations on this journey into the unique lives of coral reefs.
Author : Rosemary I. Patterson
Publisher : Rosemary I. Patterson, Ph.D.
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 16,3 MB
Release : 2003-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1401092810
The scene is set as Dr. Rebecca Nelson, a world famous, Aborigine Marine Biologist, sets off to coordinate the Boat Voyage of Reconciliation, the crew of which plans to circumnavigate the Australian continent in support of the Aborigine cause. Rebecca expects a routine voyage but she is not aware of the adventures and deadly hazards she will encounter. First, Rory McTavish, a handsome, outback Reverend is assigned to the voyage by his Bishop and then the vessel, under Rebecca’s command, encounters a massive fish kill from Cyanide on its Shake Down cruise. Finally, the lives of everybody on board and particularly Rebecca’s grandmother, Loonoodir, Grand Leader of the Queensland Aboriginal Councils, are threatened by a high Government official who plans to scuttle the ship in order to prevent Rebecca from investigating the cause of the Cyanide spill she has encountered.
Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 24,69 MB
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1596435631
A young girl gets quite a surprise when the text of a library book she is reading transforms her surroundings into those of a teeming-with-life coral reef!
Author : Nico Medina
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 34,85 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0399541896
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. 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.
Author : Rebecca Kraft Rector
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1635177308
Explore the past, present, and future of the Great Barrier Reef. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.
Author : Sue Pillans
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 2022-02-02
Category :
ISBN : 9780648964049
This story illustrates the impacts of climate change on our Great Barrier Reef. It is told through the eyes of a feisty fish called Anthia who starts to see the disappearing colours of the reef as a warning sign that the reef is in trouble
Author : Charles Rawlings-Way
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,87 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9781742205762
Best-selling guide to Queensland; New specialist feature on the environmental issues facing the reef; Includes a Your Reef Trip planning feature, with a new full-colour map.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Full-Color Travel Guide
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 39,59 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640971363
Ready to experience Australia? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Essential Australia travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Australia, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to dive the Great Barrier Reef, scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge, sail the Whitsunday Islands, or explore Aboriginal art in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor's Essential Australia includes: - AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Australia. - SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on diving the Great Barrier Reef, understanding Aboriginal Art, hiking in the Blue Mountains, driving the Convict Trail in Tasmania, and exploring Australia's renowned wine regions. - INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. - MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. - MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. - EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. - TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of festivals and events. - LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems including: Western Australia's Best Beaches, Tasmania's Top Hikes, 10 Unique Places to Stay, and 20 Things to Eat and Drink in Australia. -HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS to add perspective and enrich your travels. - COVERS: Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Tasmania, Brisbane, Adelaide, the Northern Territory, Perth, and Western Australia and includes the Great Barrier Reef, the Blue Mountains National Park, the Gold Coast, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Bondi Beach, Daintree National Park, Cairns, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting New Zealand? Check out Fodor's Essential New Zealand.
