coral reefs and islands

Photographs and text introduce animals, plants, and humans found on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

Describes a fieldtrip that eighteen students and seven adults took to study the ecosystems of a tropical rain forest and a coral reef in Belize.

Describes different kinds of coral, how reefs are built, the rich array of animals that inhabit coral reefs, and threats to coral reefs.

Introduces reefs, including how they are made, their importance to the environment, and why they are endangered.

Describes the structure of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the creatures that live among the coral, and threats to the reef's survival.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the world's coral reefs, describing their types, habitat, sea life, growth, and conservation. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Details the characteristics of the Great Barrier Reef and examines what life is like for people in this part of the world. Details efforts to study the region's geography and includes color photographs and a glossary.

An overview of the Great Barrier Reef. Examines its varied wildlife, its history, and current conservation efforts.

An illustrated history of coral reefs, how they are formed, where they are found, and the importance of protecting them.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of these tiny sea creatures, some of which build coral reefs.