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Explains what a coral reef is, looks at the plants and animals of coral reefs, shows where they are located in the world, explains the process of symbiosis, profiles Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and discusses what is being done to protect coral reefsystems.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of how a coral grows, finds food, and becomes part of a reef"--.

Photographs, text, and maps help provide information on the world's coral reefs and the plants and animals that live in them.

Explores the ecology of coral reefs, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with informationon the plants and animals that are native to them, and discusses environmental changes that have affected those habitats.

The kids in Ms. Frizzle's class learn firsthand lessons about the underwater world when they take a trip aboard the Magic School Bus.

Ms. Frizzle and her students board the magic school bus for a trip to the ocean floor to find pirate treasure near a coral reef.

Examines coral reefs around the world, the species of marine life that inhabit them, their value to humans, how reefs are formed, and ways to protect them from further destruction by oil and chemical spills.

Provides an illustrated discussion of coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef near Australia, describing polyps, their ideal conditions for survival and growth, appearance, and importance as habitats for other animals.

Presents a glimpse of the variety of fish and other animals found in coral reefs and discusses the importance of coral reefs and how to help protect them.

Describes the many animals and plants that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef and includes information on threats to coral reef ecosystems.

A colorfully illustrated discussion of coral reefs, covering their formation, the plants and animals that are included in their habitat, and their use to humans, with fun facts and a glossary.

Examines various forms of small and microscopic life in the ocean, their interdependent relationships, and reproductive methods.

Contains four episodes that follow Ms. Frizzle and her class on their science adventures aboard the magic school bus, including a dive into oceans and wetlands.

A color-illustrated overview of coral reefs that explains how they are built and found and describes their types and parts.