From the series Ocean Life
Marine Plants & Invertebrates
Reading Level Grades 6-7Interest Level Grades 5 – 8Copyright 2025
Reviewed
From the series Ocean Life
Reading Level Grades 6-7Interest Level Grades 5 – 8Copyright 2025
ReviewedFrom microscopic plankton to colossal squid, life takes many strange forms under the sea. The ocean is home to many thousands of different plants that offer food and shelter to other ocean life. Together with invertebrates, such as coral and sea stars, these species make up most of all life in the ocean! Engaging text and extraordinary photos let readers dive deep into the wild world of the ocean, and included comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of life beneath the waves.
This series is for readers who like to look into the wine-dark sea and wonder about its multitudes of life. Organized by life form, the ocean life covered in each volume comes together to form an ecosystem beyond fish. The inclusion of reptiles and birds, which might not be the first things readers picture when they think about the ocean, does a great job of subverting expectations. Well-chosen, vivid photographs of ocean life splash across the pages. The text is a little heavy and more technical, but there is still space to pause and marvel. VERDICT: The tapestry of life explained across these titles would be perfect for school and public libraries.
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