Creatures of the Reef Levels- 27-28

Creatures of the Reef takes readers into the colourful and complex underwater world of coral reefs. This richly illustrated non-fiction book introduces the incredible diversity of marine life that inhabits the reef and how these organisms interact in surprising ways to survive. The book features dramatic photographs, labelled diagrams, captions, and fact boxes, as well as descriptive language and specialised vocabulary such as plankton, parasite, and polyp. Students will be fascinated by descriptions of creatures that bulldoze sand with their claws or behave œlike a fast food outlet. This engaging text supports inquiry-based learning and models how to structure factual information in an accessible and imaginative way.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of marine ecosystems and symbiosis.
• Builds academic vocabulary in life sciences.
• Supports use of diagrams and indexes to locate information.
• Encourages reading for information and curiosity about science.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class mural of reef creatures with labelled adaptations.
• Write a short non-fiction piece about a marine animal.
• Use captions to create a quiz or comprehension activity.
• Discuss how reef health affects ocean biodiversity.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• Printed with child-safe inks; no removable parts
• Gloss finish for water-resistance and durability