Coral Reefs In Danger [Library Binding]

Christopher Lampton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992 | Age Level: 10 and up

Explains the greenhouse effect and shows how the phenomenon is responsible for the bleaching and destruction of the world's coral reefs, which are dying in increasing numbers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-- It is of concern that coral reefs, sensitive biological indicators, may be dying throughout the world. After describing reef structure and environments and the significance of coral, a list of possible theories causing their deterioration is presented and discounted. The remainder of the book is devoted to global warming, which, Lampton states, is the sole reason for the demise of coral. As both coral bleaching and global warming are controversial topics, this one-sided approach does not represent the reality of scientific thinking and is very different from the author's usually balanced style. Definitions, both in the text and in the glossary, are often oversimplified and misleading. Corals (Morrow, 1966; o.p.) by Zim is good for the basics, but the black-and-white photographs are not as attractive as the good quality ones of this volume. Taylor's Coral Reef (Dorling Kinderseley, 1992) has excellent color illustrations but minimal information. --Meryl Silverstein, American Museum of Natural History, New York City
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 63 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562940910
• ISBN-13: 978-1562940911
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,134,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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