Coral Reef: A City that Never Sleeps [Hardcover]

Mary M. Cerullo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1996 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

An introduction to the beautiful and busy world of a coral reef describes the tiny coral polyps that build up the reefs as well as the thousands of mysterious inhabitants that live there, from jewel-like fishes to tiny snails.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6?Home to a myriad of vastly differing creatures, a coral reef is very much like a city?a bustling, densely populated system that never sleeps. Cerullo's comparison helps in clarifying the structure, functioning, and interdependent relationships of this ecosystem. The uncertain future of coral reefs brings the book to a close. As fascinatingly fact-filled as the text is, it's even more outstanding because of Rotman's spectacular, full-color photographs. Translucent golden coral polyps extend tentacles like rays of an undersea sun. A fuzzy hermit crab's bright blue eyes peep from beneath its shell. A delicate crinoid perches atop a fire coral, its sticky tube feet spread gracefully to trap plankton. These clear, bright, well-composed pictures are reason enough to purchase this title. Combined with plentiful information, it's a standout.?Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 5^-8. With photographs by Jeffrey Rotman, Cerullo's latest is as beautiful as it is informative. The exotic, brilliantly colored inhabitants of reefs, including the corals themselves, are captured perfectly in Rotman's exceptional photographs, which make the book a true browser's delight. Cerullo does an equally fine job of explaining how coral reefs are formed and describing the interdependence of reef inhabitants and the activity on the reef during the day and at night. She also discusses how and why coral reefs are threatened and what can be done to protect them. A glossary and a bibliography of juvenile and adult titles are provided. Chris Sherman

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525651934
• ISBN-13: 978-0525651932
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,469,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for future dive enthusiasts!, April 7, 2000

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Melanie Adamski (Stevens Point, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coral Reef: A City that Never Sleeps (Hardcover)

As a diver, I am asked to speak to elementary schools on my experiences under the water. I found this book, full of wonderful pictures and easy to understand explanations of the coral reef, to be a great guide to suggest to the teachers prior to my visit. They have found the book to be a great guide in teaching their students about the coral reef. It also prepares them for my visit and loads them with tons of questions to ask me! A very useful book for future divers, one that will peak their curiousity and promote a yearn to see what the coral reef is really like!