great barrier reef (qld.)

Describes the largest reef on earth, its construction by billions of coral animals, life on the reef, and its human visitors from Captain Cook to today's scuba divers.

A twelve-year-old girl recounts her experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, encountering sharks, sea snakes, and giant clams, exploring the wreck of a ghost ship, observing shore life, and exploring the reef from a dive boat as well as a helicopter.

Presents a description of the process by which hundreds of coral participate in a mass spawning event each spring, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, describing how they release their sperm and eggs into the ocean, are fertilized, then fend of various predators in the ocean.

Takes an in-depth look at coral reef habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary dive to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

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

Counting down from twelve to zero, the reader learns about some of the fish found on the Great Barrier Reef and the threats to their continued existence.

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

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

Describes the history and natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and discusses its ecological troubles and efforts to conserve its resources. Includes a glossary, color photographs, and Internet links.

Presents a description of the process by which hundreds of coral participate in a mass spawning event each spring, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, describing how they release their sperm and eggs into the ocean, are fertilized,then fend of various predators in the ocean.