coral reefs and islands

Introduces young readers to coral reefs, discussing what they are and the habitat they provide.

With help from their cousin Harry, eight-year-old twins Ella and Ethan discover who is illegally taking coral from the reefs near their aunt and uncle's beach house on the shore of Australia's Coral Sea.

An introduction to coral reef ecology, including its structure, life cycle, habitat, animals and plants that live there, the future of coral reefs and more.

In the first story, the Alden children uncover a plot to sabotage the Greenfield Bears baseball team. While visiting the Florida Keys, the Aldens encounter suspicious characters, strange incidents at night, and a plot to steal valuable coral in the second story. Finally, in the third story, the Boxcar Children go to summer camp, where they suspect that someone is cheating during the Camp Olympics.

"A child goes on a deep-sea diving adventure in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, learning about the ocean, and encountering animals and plants that make their homes in this biome. Includes world map of coral reefs and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

After a freak wave maroons Joe on a deserted island, he investigates the food chain of the island's ecosystem. He learns to gather food and build shelter, copying other living things and using whatever materials he can find on the island.

Examines the nineteenth-century war of words between Alexander Agassiz and Charles Darwin over the formation of coral reefs and discusses their bitter disagreements in search for the truth.

Presents a companion volume to MacGillivray Freeman Film's documentary feature "Coral Reef Adventure," filmed in the South Pacific for IMAX and large-format theaters, providing movie stills and information about the reefs, and discussing the need for conservation efforts.

Provides a basic introduction to coral reefs, including geographical information and plant and animal life.