Dive In

By Roxie Munro

Explore a vibrant coral reef and its fascinating creatures without leaving your home.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 44 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the vibrant world of a Caribbean coral reef through the eyes of a scuba diver. Discover over twenty sea creatures, from the colorful rainbow parrotfish to the elusive reef shark. Each page reveals a new part of this underwater ecosystem, meticulously illustrated to life-size. As you journey through this nonfiction picture book, learn about the habits of these creatures and the importance of protecting their threatened habitat. Budding conservationists will be captivated by this immersive exploration of one of the world's most alluring environments.

From the publisher

A scuba diver encounters exquisite coral reef creatures in this clever introduction, which includes a gatefold of a reef shark, to one of world’s most alluring–and threatened–habitats.

Luminous spreads of true-to-size sea life, from a brilliantly colored rainbow parrotfish to a venomous southern stingray, and a surprise gatefold fit together into one scene in this meticulously illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Accompanying the vibrant artwork are descriptions of the 29 creatures that reveal their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home. A key included in the back matter shows how the pages smartly fit together. An index, a map, and a section on protecting coral reefs are also included. Budding conservationists will love learning about this vital ecosystem of coral reefs around the world.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 7–10
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 1010L

Themes & topics

Books about environmental science and ecosystems Books about coral reefs Books about conservation Books about culture Books about zoology

What readers & critics say

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5.0

“More of an encyclopedia, the facts are many and the text is fairly dense. But for strong readers interested in fish, this is a fantastic book, as it is for teaching about marine life, especially among coral reefs.”

The Goodfather

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