corals

Explores the natural phenomenon of coral reefs, discussing their formation, location, and types, as well as threats to coral reefs and efforts to preserve them.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of sponges, jellyfishes, corals, and other simple animals.

Contains approximately six hundred full-color, annotated photographs of the ocean; including aerial and surface shots, and underwater pictures of wildlife.

Learn more about animals that live in the oceans, including where they live, what they eat, and how they protect themselves.

A giant squid, proud of his drawing abilities, spends his time painting everything he can find in the ocean.

Describes the beliefs of sailors hundreds of years ago about mermaids, giant sea serpents, and the sea monster Kraken, and discusses the Loch Ness monster, mysterious twentieth-century sea catches, and sea monsters in popular culture.

Describes the animals known as corals, the formation of the reefs they build, and life in this unique habitat.

Pictures and text describe a wide range of sea animals for young readers.