The Secrets of Kelp Forests: Life's Ebb and Flow in the Sea's Richest Habitat Contributor(s): Hall, Howard (Author), León, Vicki (Editor), Cousteau, Jean-Michel (Created by) |
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ISBN: 0976613492 ISBN-13: 9780976613497 Publisher: London Town Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: June 2007 Annotation: The kelp forest has no birds, flowers, wind, or sun, yet teems with animals and lush vegetation. Through dramatic photographs and simple text, "The Secrets of Kelp Forests," from the "Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents" series, brings this amazingly rich wilderness to life. Readers meet its incredible array of plants and animals, from tiny snails to enormous kelp plants, deadly sharks to voracious sea urchins. The book also introduces strange creatures that live on the ocean floor, from bizarre nudibranchs to fearsome moray eels. This title explores the many factors, both manmade and natural, that impact this delicate environment as well. Click for more in this series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life |
Dewey: 577.78 |
LCCN: 2007000298 |
Age Level: 9-14 |
Grade Level: 4-9 |
Lexile Measure: 1050(Not Available) |
Series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents |
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 8.49" W x 10.93" L (0.57 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Science Books & Films 01/01/2008 pg. 25 |
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Publisher Description: The kelp forest has no birds, flowers, wind, or sun, yet teems with animals and lush vegetation. Through dramatic photographs and simple text, The Secrets of Kelp Forests, from the Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents series, brings this amazingly rich wilderness to life. Readers meet its incredible array of plants and animals, from tiny snails to enormous kelp plants, deadly sharks to voracious sea urchins. The book also introduces strange creatures that live on the ocean floor, from bizarre nudibranchs to fearsome moray eels. This title explores the many factors, both manmade and natural, that impact this delicate environment as well. |
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