Life in a Coral Reef
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Life in a Coral Reef

Written by Wendy Pfeffer · Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

Discover the hidden wonders of coral reefs and their tiny architects.

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40 pages
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Dive into the vibrant world of coral reefs, where tiny coral polyps build vast underwater cities. This engaging picture book invites young explorers to uncover the secrets of these marine marvels and the creatures that call them home. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the ocean's wonders, this book combines vivid illustrations with fascinating facts, making science both fun and educational. Will you uncover the mysteries of the reef and its bustling inhabitants? Embark on this underwater adventure and see the ocean like never before.

From the publisher

Read and find out about coral reefs in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Coral reefs are some of the largest natural structures in the world, and they are created by tiny coral polyps no bigger than a grain of rice. This Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science book introduces readers to the amazing world of the coral reefs and the many marine animals who lived there.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~899L
Themes & topics
Books about coral reefs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
133609
Publication
Published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064452229

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