Life in a Coral Reef
From the Series Biomes Alive!
Coral reefs are home to thousands of living species, including some of the most vibrant plants and animals on the planet. Many reef inhabitants help each other survive. Sea anemones, for example, provide shelter for clownfish. In return, the striped fish bring tasty treats to the anemones and help lure prey into their tentacles! Dive into this colorful, educational book for young learners.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Blastoff! Readers Level | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.3 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q70787 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
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Life in a Coral Reef
Coral reefs are vibrant, dynamic biomes, and this entry in the Biomes Alive! series reflects their splendor. Brightly colored photos and backgrounds join a host of clearly explained facts, beginning with how reefs form—when tube-shaped coral polyps grow hard skeletons and attach to those of dead coral. Attention is given to types of reefs and the tropical climate they need to grow. The book also focuses on the coral reef’s place in the food chain and how it serves as a home to plants and animals, such as mangroves and clown fish. Although the terms camouflage and symbiosis are not mentioned directly, these concepts are described in relation to animals that live around coral reefs. A visual overview of the Great Barrier Reef and a glossary conclude
