Coral Reefs—Underwater World in a Changing Climate is an odyssey into a world just below the ocean surface, bursting with colorful coral colonies, giant schools of fish, graceful turtles and sharks, tiny microorganisms, and more. Readers will explore coral reefs that protect our islands, learn how they form and why they are important, and meet […]
Agroforests—Growing Resilient Communities takes readers of all ages on an exploration among the trees and other plants that shape the life and cultures of our Pacific islands. Through these pages, readers will meet the living organisms that make up traditional agricultural areas on Pacific islands, find out who cares for and works in these places, […]
Adaptations—Finding a Fit in the Changing World is full of colorful pictures about how living things are adapted to meet their basic needs in the places they live. Children will be fascinated to learn that some plants have developed chemicals so that animals that share their environment will not eat them. Children will also learn that there […]
Mangroves—Living on the Edge in a Changing Climate offers readers of all ages a fascinating journey through the inner worlds of the mangroves. Intricate adaptations and unexpected habitats emerge from the pages of the swamp, unsettling the reader into realizing the incredible value of this island ecosystem. Mangroves provide many resources for local communities, and […]
Pacific Low Island Environments is a book for those wanting to learn more about the places, plants, and animals on tropical low islands in the Pacific. Readers will learn how low islands are formed and the various environments that create habitats for many species of plants and animals. From atoll forests to patch reefs and the […]
Pacific High Island Environments is a book for those wanting to learn more about the places, plants, and animals on tropical high islands in the Pacific. Readers will learn how high islands are formed and the various environments that create habitats for many species of plants and animals. From agroforests to mangrove swamps and lagoons, readers […]
Our Low Island Home is about natural environments found in Pacific low islands. Highly visual images make familiar low island landscapes and seascapes come to life. Children on low islands will recognize their everyday world and yet be amazed at the hidden treasures found within. Each page describes a different ecosystem in age-appropriate language and colorful […]
Our High Island Home is about natural environments found in Pacific high islands. Highly visual images make familiar high island landscapes and seascapes come to life. Children on high islands will recognize their everyday world and yet be amazed at the hidden treasures found within. Each page describes a different ecosystem in age-appropriate language and colorful graphics. Our High Island […]
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science
Foundation (NSF) under Grants #1068123 and #1239733 to Pacific
Resources for Education and Learning (PREL).
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.