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Look inside a Coral Reef

Series: Look Inside
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Look Inside a Coral Reef by Minna Lacey takes young readers on an exploration of the vibrant and bustling ecosystem of a coral reef. Filled with flaps for interactive learning, the book introduces children to the diverse marine life and complex environments found beneath the ocean's surface, offering a delightful glimpse into the underwater world.
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This book may appeal to you if your child is curious about the vibrant and fascinating world beneath the sea. It's perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the bustling life of a coral reef, with engaging lift-the-flap pages that reveal unique sea creatures and their habitats. Its interactive format and stunning illustrations make learning about marine ecosystems both fun and educational.

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Discover a vivid underwater world of bright coral and fascinating sea creatures. Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef.

From turtles, fish, and sharks to octopus, sponges, and sea horses, explore the diversity of marine life. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and pollution.

Look inside a Coral Reef by Minna Lacey invites readers to explore this colourful and endangered ecosystem, offering insights into the lives of its inhabitants and the environmental challenges they face.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474998918

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Samuel Brewster

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 14

About the Author

Since joining Usborne, Minna has written books on everything from pirates and gladiators to jungles and oceans. She studied Maths and Philosophy at university and previously worked as a journalist and illustrator in London, Bogota and New York. In her spare time, she loves writing stories, drawing and playing the guitar.

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