Coral Reefs

Title: Coral Reefs

Author: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Genre: Non-Fiction

Ages: 8- 12

Summary: This book gives various facts about coral reefs and the animals that live in them. It also talks about coral reefs that exist in the world. It talks about the more famous coral reefs. The book is very colorful and has great pictures of coral reefs.

About the author: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent is a writer and a teacher for the past 35 years. She is well known for her informational books. 

Theme/Skill: Why reefs are important.

Pre- reading activity: There are many coral reefs found in the oceans around the world.  They are full of different ocean creatures. Have you ever seen a coral reef? Color a picture of a coral reef.

Post reading activity: Why are coral reefs important? What kinds of animals live in them? What colors are they? Make a list with the class of things that you can find in a coral reef.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. It has great pictures with information that explains coral reefs in a child friendly way. I would definitely recommend it.