{"product_id":"the-world-of-coral-reefs-explore-and-protect-the-natural-wonders-of-the-sea-hardcover","title":"The World of Coral Reefs: Explore and Protect the Natural Wonders of the Sea - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErin Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexandria Neonakis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support 25% of all marine species with food and shelter. In this lavishly illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist and underwater explorer Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information in a highly accessible format, including details about the types of coral, their anatomy and life cycle, where they live, how reefs develop, and the incredible diversity of marine animals that live among them, including aquarium favorites like clownfish, royal blue tangs, and sea turtles. Kids learn about the interdependent relationships of people and reefs and how human behavior puts reefs in danger, promising conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the Cities of the SeaA quarter of all ocean life depends on coral reefs! They provide food and shelter for a wide range of fascinating creatures, from sharks and sea turtles to octopuses and colorful fish. Take a deep dive with marine ecologist Erin Spencer to learn all about corals and their stunning world beneath the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to coral reefs help humans?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do tiny animals called coral polyps build a vast ecosystem for thousands of other animals?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are scientists doing to protect the reefs, and how can you help?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErin Spencer is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured in \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandria Neonakis\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance concept artist and illustrator from Nova Scotia, Canada, currently residing in Los Angeles. Through her agents at Bright, she's worked with publishers such as Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, Scholastic, and Inhabit Media. When she's not working, you'll find her at home with her husband John and their way too many pets, out in nature painting and shooting reference, or at the barn she rides at hanging out with horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.3 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767305765152,"sku":"9781635863376","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b609bc7dac291f18943bf546297a8e09.webp?v=1780308748","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-world-of-coral-reefs-explore-and-protect-the-natural-wonders-of-the-sea-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}