Publisher Description

Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at coral reefs around the world, taking in a multitude of algae, polyps, fish, and other marine life along the way.

Author Biography

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Table of Contents

Contents Welcome to coral reefs! 4 Coral builders 6 Ready, steady, grow 8 Daisies, mushrooms, and brains 10 Fabulous fish 12 Night hunters 16 Staying alive 18 Living together 20 Slugs and shells 22 Remarkable reef 24 Coral catastrophe 26 Remarkable coral reefs quiz 28 Glossary 30 Find out more 31 Index 32

Review

This one is a definite WINNER! Not only is it filled with amazing photographs and interesting information - but it is written as a travel blog! . . .I'm excited at the thought of using these books anchors for many different research and writing projects!-- "Reading Power Gear blog"

Review Quote

This one is a definite WINNER! Not only is it filled with amazing photographs and interesting information - but it is written as a travel blog! . . .I'm excited at the thought of using these books anchors for many different research and writing projects!

Details