Ocean State Libraries

A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them.

"During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there." -- From publisher.

"Introduces coral reefs and the animals that live there to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including seahorses, clownfish turtles, eels, and minnows." --

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

Describes the different types of coral reefs and the creatures that live in them. Includes related activities.

Describes the nature, growth, location, and ecology of coral reefs.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of coral polyps and describes what coral reefs are like and how they form.

Describes what coral reefs are, how and where they are formed, and what sorts of life-forms inhabit them.

Describes the animals known as corals, the formation of the reefs they build, and life in this unique habitat.