At Home in a Coral Reef

By Richard Spilsbury and Louise Spilsbury

Book Overview

Beautiful coral reefs are teeming with life that's not found anywhere else on the planet. This diverse and fascinating biome is home to thousands of fish, octopi, sea slugs, and sharks. Readers learn about these creatures and many more in this science-rich book that uses age-appropriate language and fun fact boxes to discuss adaptation and survival, ecosystem balance, interdependency, and other important life science concepts. Readers will understand the role this biome plays in ocean creatures' survival, including what happens when coral reefs come under threat from human intervention. A simple map and colorful photographs transport readers to the gorgeous world of coral reefs, where there's always something new to learn.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508145547
• ISBN13: 9781508145547
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5