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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Coral Reefs
By Gail Gibbons
Part of the Explore the World with Gail Gibbons series
Discover the vibrant secrets of coral reefs, home to thousands of sea creatures.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings
32 pages· 1,645 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the vibrant world of coral reefs, where 20,000 species of colorful corals, plants, and animals thrive. Explore why these underwater marvels glow at night and how they have existed since the age of dinosaurs. From the vast Great Barrier Reef visible from space to the intricate lives within, this journey reveals the mysteries of one of Earth's most diverse ecosystems. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the wonders beneath the waves.
From the publisher
What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural world Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants, and animals–more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so large that astronauts can see it from outer space! Children in early elementary grades will enjoy Gibbon’s informative text and clear, detailed illustrations on this journey into the unique lives of coral reefs.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,645
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD910L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.9
- F&P level
- ~V
Publication
- Published
- November 12, 2019
- First published
- September 30, 2007
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823443703
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