Seymour Simon’s nonfiction picture books have the bonus of being illustrated with full-color photographs. In his Coral Reefs (Harper Collins, 2013), the beauty of the coral reef is shown in the rich photos. Simon begins with a thorough discussion of various types of corals, along with images that show their distinct shapes and patterns.
He discusses the types of coral reefs, a huge variety of the creatures living in the coral reefs, and coral bleaching, along other dangers to the reefs of the world. Conveniently for kids doing research, it includes a glossary and index. Simon’s picture book offering about coral reefs is ideal for all readers because of the real images that bring these issues to life.
