From the series Animals of the Coral Reef
Clownfish
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2020
Reviewed
From the series Animals of the Coral Reef
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2020
ReviewedA clownfish darts into the tentacles of a sea anemone. Safe at last! Other fish don’t stand a chance against the anemone’s painful stings. But the clownfish is immune! This special skill is one of many adaptations detailed in this simple title clownfish in coral reefs. Special features include additional information such as range, conservation status, life span, and diet.
'Each level-2 reader in the Animals of the Coral Reef series introduces one of the diverse creatures living in this fascinating ecosystem. In the book's main section, a typical page features one or two illustrations, usually eye-catching photos, along with a few short lines of text in large type. Words that might be unfamiliar, such as biome, predators, and prey, are defined in the glossary. Besides the excellent illustrations, colorful design elements add to the books; appeal. While the topics covered will vary, depending on the featured animal, the discussion might include where the animal lives, what it eats, and how it is well adapted to its habitat. Clownfish explains how these creatures can live among anemone tentacles, which protect them from predatory reef dwellers that avoid the anemone lethal stings. Sea Snakes considers how an air-breathing reptile that needs to drink fresh water has adapted to live in warm oceans. Besides describing the animals; techniques for scaring off predators and enabling escape, Spiny Lobsters reveals their underwater crustacean migration. Whitetip Reef Sharks introduces the species both as potential prey and as a fearsome predator able to hear, smell, and sense the heartbeats of its quarry. An attractive series for the many young readers intrigued by marine animals.', Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
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