corals

Presents the characteristics of a selection of feared marine animals including shark, squid, octopus, stingray, and puffer fish.

Examines characteristics of the sea including its currents, animal life, and its use to mankind.

Discusses how coral reefs form, where they are located, the different kinds, and the life found there.

Presents an introduction to the coral reef ecosystem, and describes the characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle of coral polyps.

Examines in text and photographs the characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of some of the many invertebrates that live in water from one-celled amoebas to the larger, more complex sea urchins and barnacles.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of corals.

Photographs, colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young children to sea creatures.

Provides an overview of coral reefs as ecosystems, describing different types of corals and how they reproduce and discussing the variety of fishes and other animals that depend on coral reefs to sustain them.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of these tiny sea creatures, some of which build coral reefs.

Simple text and photographs depict corals and how they create coral reefs.