Bøger af Gloria Barnett

Logan was different from all the other little lobsters. Would they be his friends? Would they play with him?

A coral reef can be a very dangerous place to live.How can Prickle keep herself safe?

By exploring both the underwater reefs and discovering the amazing natural beauty of Pontus Island, Lucy, Solomon and Jack get entangled in yet another challenging adventure.As their battle to protect creatures in the ocean continues, they also begin a search for secrets from the past.

When a young girl promises to protect sea creatures, she knows it might not be easy but is she prepared for the dangerous challenges ahead?Can this team of children help to protect the animals which live in the ocean?Lucy has lived on the twelfth floor of a tower block, in a poor area of London for all of her eleven years but when her Mum accepts a new job in the Caribbean, she must face the unknown.

This guide is for anyone who has ever been intrigued, fascinated, or entranced by the world's oceans. From the tiniest microscopic, one-celled plankton to the vast Blue Whale, this book contains easy to understand information, photographs, and illustrations that reveal the amazing diversity of life beneath the waves and the extraordinary adaptations of creatures for survival in the extreme marine environment. Concepts such as tides, undersea mountains, and the relationship between atmosphere and ocean are all carefully described to enable non-scientists to understand how important the World's Oceans are to Planet Earth and to the existence of life on Earth. From tsunamis and earthquakes to pollution and rising sea levels - here is a guide that everyone should read - about a watery world so few humans understand, yet which makes up over 70% of the surface of our Planet Earth. This book guides us effortlessly to a better understanding of the amazing world beneath the waves. Did you know? All life on land is descended from one-celled ocean creatures. Turtles can swim at 35 mph. 60% of the water on Earth is inaccessible to humans without the aid of special submersible technology. There are creatures that live in the dark depths of the oceans that have light-emitting cells. You are more likely to be killed by a coconut than by a shark. Ocean currents have been studied using the accidental travels of 29,000 plastic ducks. Fossil corals tell us that 380 million years ago the Earth had 21 hours in a day- so the Earth's spin on its axis is slowing down!

Ravi the Ray is always on the move to keep out of danger.Can he find a settled home and friends to share his life with?

When Lucy, Jack and Solomon discover how human activity is destroying the habitats of rare ocean creatures, they are determined to protect both marine creatures and the island's special natural environment. Can they overcome the challenges ahead to make a difference to life in the oceans?