Coral Reef Life

by Jinny Johnson

Overview

Almost three-quarters of our planet is covered by water, and these watery worlds are home to an amazing variety of plant and animal life.

More types of animals live on coral reefs than anywhere else in the ocean. In this book, we find out how coral reefs are formed and learn why they are so important. We look at the amazing variety of fish around the reefs and discover why the reefs themselves are in danger.

With vivid photographs and clear text, Coral Reef Life is an exciting and fascinating introduction to this important environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599205021
Publisher:	Black Rabbit Books
Publication date:	08/01/2011
Series:	Watery Worlds Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What Is a Coral Reef? 4

Coral Animals 6

Where Do Corals Live? 8

Coral Reef Fish 10

Ways of Feeding 12

Living Together 14

Reef Hunters 16

Sea Stars 18

Dugongs and Manatees 20

Deadly Creatures 22

Wonderful Worms 24

Cold-water Coral 26

World Oceans: Indian 28

Glossary 30

Index 32