This is a great introduction to a coral reef ecosystem. I loved that it revealed why coral reef ecosystems are important as well as the biodiversity of plants and animals that it contains. I read this with a mixed group of kids ranging in age from 4-8. Younger kids enjoyed finding the animals that were mentioned in the text in the brightly colored but realistic pictures. Older kids were interested in learning the facts about how a living coral reef works, the diagrams really helped with this, and the names of all the creatures.
I liked that there were many tie-ins with curriculum, information on food chains, habitat and why we should preserve this special habitat. I also appreciated the glossary and map at the e
I liked that there were many tie-ins with curriculum, information on food chains, habitat and why we should preserve this special habitat. I also appreciated the glossary and map at the e
