The Incredible Coral Reef   Another Active-Learning Book for Kids   by Toni Albert, illustrated by Ada Hanlon

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WINNER of a TEACHER'S CHOICE AWARD and a PARENT’S CHOICE AWARD

One of forty winners of a Teacher’s Choice Award in the fourth annual competition, The Incredible Coral Reef was evaluated for quality, instructional value, ease of use, and innovation.

“Kids will love it! Toni Albert’s book will inspire youngsters to explore the ever changing world of coral reefs. Kids of all ages are going to learn to save our coral reefs—and our planet.”
Joe Strykowski, Marine Naturalist, The Star Thrower Foundation

Description: The Incredible Coral Reef invites kids to explore the dazzling coral reefs and to learn how we can help protect them from the devastating effects of human carelessness. The book includes the author’s “Reef Report” about her underwater adventures exploring a coral reef, beautiful photos and artwork, and loads of hands-on activities to help children understand the reef community. It includes a glossary, a bibliography for kids, and lists of environmental organizations and coral reef exhibits.

Packed With Activities!   
Kids can:

• make a wave bottle
• make a fish print
• learn how to keep a pet hermit crab
• adopt a sea turtle
• make a coral reef sun catcher
• explore a tide pool with a viewing box
• play a card game called "Reef Partnerships"
• learn how to snorkel and keep a dive log, and more

 

“This book, with its clear and accurate explanations and its appealing pictures and activities, will bring coral reefs alive to all children.” Daphne Gail Fautin, Professor and Curator, The University of Kansas Natural History Museum

Book Format: 
Size: 8½ x 11 
Pages: 64 
Illustrations: 100 + 
Photographs: 12

Excerpt: From the Author’s "Reef Report" - “I didn’t collect all the trash I saw [on the beach]. It probably would have taken hours. But at least I tried to undo some of the mess that careless individuals had made. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by how big environmental problems seem to be and we wonder, ‘What can one person do?’ Well, one person can at least undo what one other person did. One person can encourage other people to act differently. And one person can get together with others and really make a difference. Remember, massive coral reefs are built by tiny individuals working together, and the structure they build sustains all the life on the reef.”

The Incredible Coral Reef is a complete curriculum for students in grades 3-8.

  CONTENTS

The Importance of the Coral Reef
Make a choice and see what your choice tells about you.