"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to corals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of how a coral grows, finds food, and becomes part of a reef"--

"Coral play an important role in the ecosystem. This book celebrates these creatures and explains their benefits and how our world would be different without them"-- Introduces readers to the lives of different coral species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals.

"Many young readers may not even realize corals are animals. However, these amazing ocean dwellers are some of the most important animals in the sea! With this engaging volume, readers will learn all about these essential organisms and some of the reasons our planet needs them. Colorful photographs showcase the natural beauty of these colorful creatures, while accessible text helps to reinforce key lessons from the elementary science curriculum. Informative...

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

"From polyps to pufferfish, turtles to Christmas tree worms, learn about the vast wonders of coral reefs in this new title from the exciting In Focus: Oceans series. Did you know that the giant clam can grow up to 4.5 feet long? Or that baby turtles are born on the beach, but find their way to the sea using only their sense of smell? And did you know that the dwarf seahorse can only move 5 feet per hour? Full-color photographs, informative text, and...

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

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and life cycle of different varieties of coral.