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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: wondrously diverse, deeply interconnected, and critically imperiled. They sustain entire ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. But corals across the planet are in the middle of an unprecedented die-off, beset by warming oceans, pollution, human damage, and their own devastating pandemic. Even under stress, they are out-of-this world gorgeous, sending out warning flares in fluorescent bursts of yellow,...
3) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Presents information about how coral reefs are formed, how they grow, and the many different kinds of plants and animals that live in their special environment.
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
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.
6) Coral
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A disagreement between Coral, Filly, and Manta, three young mermaids who work together to build and safeguard the reef that is their home, must quickly be set right.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a beautiful coral reef and the sea animals living there - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Children will love to find out about the beautiful coral reef and all the sea animals that can be spotted on it."
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that coral reefs and volcanoes have a very interesting connection? An atoll is a coral island surrounding a lagoon. Atolls are formed when a reef grows around a sinking volcanic island. This book explores the relationship between volcanoes and reefs and the 'life' cycle of a volcanic island. Full-color photographs provide readers with connections to the text, and fact boxes and sidebars further explore topics related to the main text"--Provided...
Publisher
PBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
If oceans continue to warm at the current pace, coral reefs could be wiped out by century's end. But scientists from around the globe are rushing to help corals adapt to changing climate through assisted evolution. Follow scientists as they attempt to crossbreed heat-resistant corals, and even transplant corals' algae, in a race to save the coral reefs from extinction.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The coral reef in this book is like a marine nursery, teeming with mamas and babies! In the age-old way of kids and fish, children will count and clap to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" while pufferfish "puff", gruntfish "grunt" and seahorses "flutter". The colorful art is fresh and fun-constructed entirely from polymer clay-and invites young fingers to fashion fishy forms.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Along the Australian coastline, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living on the planet. What can blow bubble rings and swim through them? What has teeth on its eyeballs? What creature makes itself nearly invisible to predators by using camouflage? What poops out sand? More than 25 percent of all sea creatures live in coral reefs, also called "rain forests of the sea." This book introduces readers to everything from...
Author
Series
Sea Keepers volume 3
Publisher
Sourcebooks Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this Sea Keeper tale, something's fishy at a Down Under talent show and the Sea Keepers are called in to help.
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ayla lives on a beautiful tropical island surrounded by a coral reef. Her mom is a marine biologist, and every day, the two go exploring together. One day, Ayla notices that many of the fish have disappeared, and the once-vibrant corals have turned pale. She and her mom set out to save the corals--but is it too late?"--Provided by publisher.
15) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.
16) Parrotfish
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to parrotfish. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
17) Giant clams
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant clams. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
19) Angelfish
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to angelfish. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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...
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