Coral Reef Collapse

From the Series Ecological Disasters
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$29.95

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Coral Reef Collapseshines a light on the death of coral reefs around the world. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean acidity and rising ocean temperatures to explain the threats facing coral reefs, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 8
Copyright 2018
BISACS JNF051160, JNF051100, JNF065000
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher ABDO Publishing Company
Imprint Essential Library
Series Ecological Disasters
Language English
Number of Pages 112
Lexile 1150
ISBN 9781532110214
Title Format Reinforced book
Release Date 2017-09-01
Author Carol Hand
Features Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents
Dewey 577.7
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 9.75 x 8.5
ATOS Reading Level 8.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 505025
Accelerated Reader® Points 3.0
 

Ecological Disasters – Library Media Connection

Extremely informative, well laid-out, and expertly researched, these titles should provide a quality nonfiction upgrade to any library collection. Recommended.

Ecological Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

The writing is engaging and informative, some of the titles taking a more narrative approach, while others are more scientific. All of them benefit from back matter that includes flowcharts that show cause and effect, and an ‘Essential Facts’ section that sums up key points. These volumes that look at difficult topics are critical reading for all students.

Author: Carol Hand

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