coral reef animals

Simple text and illustrations introduce young children coral reefs, discussing their ecology, the different animals that live among the reefs and more.

Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to learn about ocean life. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs and includes fascinating facts on every page to entice readers of all ages into absorbing essential facts of marine biology.

"Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the Great Barrier Reef! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones, rays, birds, and other animals have adapted to life in and around this . . . biome"--Provided by publisher.

Follows a day in a coral reef and introduces the animals that live there.

A graphic novel introduction to the science behind coral reefs that describes coral reef biology and its ecological importance.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to spiny lobsters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to moray eels. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to whitetip reef sharks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to clownfish. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"A scuba diver encounters twenty-nine true-to-size sea creatures with information about their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home"--Provided by publisher.