From the series Animals of the Coral Reef
Whitetip Reef Sharks
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
ReviewedChomp! A whitetip reef shark swallows its latest meal. But this hunter won’t stay full for long. Its hunt continues on the ocean floor! Whitetip reef sharks are predators that thrive in the coral reef biome. This low-level title introduces readers to the many adaptations that help whitetips survive. Special features add information about 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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