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In waters where Australia meets the vast Pacific Ocean, grows the world's most famous reef. Schools of fish dart among the colourful corals, octopuses hide in dark corners, and sharks patrol the clear waters above. Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef. In this ... illustrated guide, discover the plants and animals that live in this vast underwater treasure trove. Meet the scientists who have explored and studied its depths and learn about the his...

An illustrated collection of hopeful stories exploring the recovery of nature in the face of extinction and environmental challenges.

Das größte Korallenriff der Welt für Kinder erklärt Das Great Barrier Reef ist das größte Korallenriff der Welt. Es verläuft mehr als 2.300 Kilometer entlang der Küste Australiens und ist so groß wie 70 Millionen Fußballfelder. Dieses umfangreiche Sachbuch widmet sich ausführlich dem einzigartigen Naturwunder im Südpazifik. Wissenschaftlich fundiert erklärt es Kindern die Entstehung und Bedeutung des Korallenriffs, was Korallen eigentlich wi...

A marine biologist vividly brings alive the extraordinary ecosystem of the deep ocean-a realm about which we know less than we do about the Moon-and shows how protecting rather than exploiting it will benefit mankind

The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new medicines, and to gain a greater understanding of how this world of ours works. With an average depth of 12, 000 feet and chasms that plunge much deeper, it forms a frontier for new discoveries. The Brill...

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With nearly 400, 000 square kilometers of dazzling colour, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures - The Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural wonders of our world.

Eine Reise in die faszinierende Unterwasserwelt. Fische beherrschen die Meere und Süßgewässer und damit sieben Zehntel der Erdober¿äche. Seit Millionen Jahren bevölkern sie in vielfältigsten Formen ein gigantisches Wasserreich. Vom 20 m langen Walhai bis zum millimeterkleinen Winzling, würfel- oder ballonförmig, in allen Farben schillernd oder reglos als Blatt getarnt haben Fische einzigartige Lebensstrategien entwickelt - und sind den meiste...

The complex and varied world of fish is revealed as a platform for wonder and mystery in this vivid exploration from marine biologist Helen Scales, busting the myth of cold-hearted, unknowable beasts to present the fish as a clever, emotional and thoughtful natural presence.

Accessible, authoritative and entertaining guidance on a range of interesting subjects, shot through with the enthusiasm of carefully chosen experts.

The complex and varied world of fish is revealed as a platform for wonder and mystery in this vivid exploration from marine biologist Helen Scales, busting the myth of cold-hearted, unknowable beasts to present the fish as a clever, emotional and thoughtful natural presence.

The second title in a series of books in association with the Royal Institution on their world-renowned Christmas Lectures, it explores the secrets of the natural world and features a foreword by Sir David Attenborough.

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A beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them, illustrated with brilliant pop line-art. The author is a marine biologist and experience science writer.

A biological and cultural biography of the ubiquitous yet mystical seashell.Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. In Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells, marine biologist Helen Scales shows how seashells have been sculpted by the fundamental rules of mathematics and evolution, how they gave us ...

A fascinating journey with the sea creature that has captured human imagination for thousands of years Poseidon's Steed trails the seahorse through secluded waters across the globe in a kaleidoscopic history that mirrors man's centuries-old fascination with the animal, sweeping from the reefs of Indonesia, through the back streets of Hong Kong, and back in time to ancient Greece and Rome. Over time, seahorses have surfaced in some unlikely pla...

This comprehensive guide to continuing professional development (CPD) in the lifelong learning sector (LLS) provides teachers with practical support and guidance alongside development activities. It encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and subsequently shape and develop their teaching in response to the needs of their learners, their institution and local and national priorities.The book emphasises the importance of teachers as pro...