Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore an amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from pollution. Matthews's ink-and-gouache paintings bring the colours and variety of this habitat to life. The book also includes a simple experiment that demonstrates how "filter feeders" strain food from the water.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Jump Into Science .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by National Geographic Kids .

National Geographic Kids collaborates to put forth fun and interesting non-fiction for kids. Sylvia A. Earle is a marine biologist, author, lecturer, and ocean explorer. She has been a National Geographic Society's Explorer-in-Residence since 1998. As part of the Sustainable Seas Expeditions launched in 1998 with Society support, Earle plans to dive in all 12 U. S. marine sanctuaries. Called "Her Deepness" by the New York Times, Earle has a B. S. from Florida State University and a Ph. D. from Duke University, as well as numerous honorary doctorates. When not underwater, she lives in Oakland, California.