Introduces coral reefs and the animals that live there to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including seahorses, clownfish turtles, eels, and minnows.

"This title will introduce readers to coral reef ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known coral reefs and their unique characteristics."--Publisher's website.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics and geographical locations of coral reefs . Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher

Presents an introduction to coral reefs, discussing how they are created, the protection they provide for many types of sea life, and the current danger to their existence.

A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them. A jewel-toned parrotfish guides a young snorkeler through the stunning underwater realm of coral reefs. Readers encounter an amazing array of fish, sharks, worms, dolphins, turtles, and other creatures that live in and among the coral¿b7and see how these various animals relate...

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to coral reefs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Fish, turtles, and many other creatures make their home among a huge coral reef off the coast of Australia. Great Barrier Reef looks at when and how this reef formed and what the future looks like for the massive ecosystem. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"Young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading."--

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of how a coral grows, finds food, and becomes part of a reef"--

Introduces various creatures that live in or near a coral reef, including sea horses, starfish, and dolphins.