Life in a Coral Reef

by Kari Schuetz

Overview

Coral reefs are home to thousands of living species, including some of the most vibrant plants and animals on the planet. Many reef inhabitants help each other survive. Sea anemones, for example, provide shelter for clownfish. In return, the striped fish bring tasty treats to the anemones and help lure prey into their tentacles! Dive into this colorful, educational book for young learners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626173156
Publisher:	Blastoff! Readers
Publication date:	01/28/2016
Series:	Biomes Alive! Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	657,523
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

The Coral Reef Biome 4

The Climate 8

The Plants 12

The Animals 16

The Great Barrier Reef 20

Glossary 22

To Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
K-Gr 3—Using only a few sentences per page, these introductions offer a wealth of information for young readers. A world map identifies where the biome exists, and captioned photos throughout the book offer glimpses of specific places. The map in Desert notes hot, cold, and polar types, while Mountains identifies the highest peak on each continent. Representative plants and animals illustrate important characteristics such as camouflage or other survival strategies. Each volume concludes by featuring a specific example such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef, complete with photo and statistics plus a food web diagram. VERDICT First-rate choices to update or supplement resources about biomes for beginning researchers.

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