coral reefs and islands

Contains simple text that discusses the coral reefs.

"Did you know that coral reefs are made by tiny animals? These animals are called coral polyps. Discover these and other . . . facts in this book"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the plants, animals, and environment that make up coral reef ecosystems. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes what scientists know about the life and behavior of coral reef fishes and invertebrates.

What is a coral reef actually made of? What microscopic creatures take shelter in the coral and become its food? Which coral reef resident has stinging tentacles? And which huge creature visits the reef to have its dead skin and parasites nibbled away by a fishy clean-up crew? Packed with facts, core-curriculum information, and fantastic photographs that support the text, this title takes readers on a mini safari around a coral reef. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, readers will discover how the living things that make this habitat their home depend on each other and their environment for survival.

A young girl is transported by a mysterious library book into an undersea city of coral reefs, where she is surrounded by wondrous plants and animals.

An introduction to coral reefs that discusses kinds of coral, how they form, main types of reefs, and ecology.

An illustrated history of coral reefs, how they are formed, where they are found, and the importance of protecting them.

While visiting the Florida Keys, the Aldens encounter suspicious characters, strange incidents at night, and a plot to steal valuable coral.

Discusses how both hard and soft corals build colonies, the threats to corals and their reefs, and how people can protect them.