 |
|
|
Item Details
| Title:
|
CORAL REEFS
SECRET CITIES OF THE SEA |
| By: |
Anne Sheppard |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
|
£12.99 |
|
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ISBN 10: |
0565093568 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780565093563 |
| Publisher: |
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Pub. date: |
5 March, 2015 |
| Pages: |
112 |
| Description: |
Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea is a beautifully illustrated guide to these essential ecosystems. Written by reef ecology expert Anne Sheppard and featuring specimens from the exceptional collections of the Natural History Museum, London, it provides a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of corals. |
| Synopsis: |
Home to a quarter of all marine species, coral reefs are one of the most spectacular and diverse habitats on the planet. The wonder, life and science of these amazing living organisms is revealed in Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea. Drawing on the latest scientific research taking place across the globe, Anne Sheppard discusses the importance of coral reefs for sea and coastal life. She describes the diverse varieties of coral reef and their many and varied inhabitants, and explains how they adapt to their ever-changing environment. She also looks at how they provide a food resource, livelihood and coastal protection for many millions of people, as well as examining the threats to their existence and the latest conservation methods.The book is illustrated with images of live reefs from around the world and specially photographed specimens from the Natural History Museum, London, including corals of great significance collected on early and more recent expeditions. It also includes stunning photographs from The Catlin Seaview Survey, a unique global study of coral reefs.The book is published to tie in with a major new exhibition of the same name opening at the Natural History Museum in March 2015. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The Natural History Museum |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Little Worried Caterpillar (PB)
Little Green knows she''s about to make a big change - transformingfrom a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERYexcited! But Little Green is VERY worried. What if being a butterflyisn''t as brilliant as everyone says?Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a littlehelp from her friends.
|
|
All the Things We Carry PB
What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you''ve made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the preciousthings we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warmhug of a picture book.
|
|
|
|