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A review by rin_84
The World of Coral Reefs: Explore and Protect the Natural Wonders of the Sea by Alexandria Neonakis, Erin T. Spencer
5.0
I just wanna say how visually stunning this book is!. I loved the vibrant colours and beautiful illustrations in the book!. Not only they are appealing for children but for adults as well!.
My only slight problem is the texts. The texts can be difficult to read at times especially when its white coloured texts contrast with the darker coloured backgrounds and the tiny sizes of the texts makes reading a little difficult to do especially for readers with poor eyesight like me. Other than that, i had no issue at all as this book is fascinating to read!.
When i thought that i have known enough about the corals from my previous reads, this book proves me wrong by wow-wing and amazes me with some additional fascinating facts about the corals. For example about the deep sea cold water coral reefs and the warm tropical water coral reefs. Before this, i hadn't known about those two until i read this book. I have always thought that corals can only be found in the warm tropical water. I am glad that this book provides a clear distinction between those two besides providing distribution map of those two throughout the world.
The book also teaches us readers on the distinguishing features between the hard corals and the soft corals for easier identification and even provides an easy explanation of how a single polyps can form a reef through a clear illustrations.
I am satisfied with the explanations given as they are all clear and very easy to understand. I also loved the suggestions given on how we can protect the coral reefs and the ocean. And the additional part about the creation of the Hawaiian islands is very interesting to read. My only qualm is how i wish the part about the coral rescue and restoration efforts could be longer. Overall, a very enjoyable and educational read.
"Malama o kekai, kekai o ke malama" (Take care of the ocean and the ocean will take care of you"
{Hawaiian Proverb).
Thank you publisher and NetGalley for this e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
My only slight problem is the texts. The texts can be difficult to read at times especially when its white coloured texts contrast with the darker coloured backgrounds and the tiny sizes of the texts makes reading a little difficult to do especially for readers with poor eyesight like me. Other than that, i had no issue at all as this book is fascinating to read!.
When i thought that i have known enough about the corals from my previous reads, this book proves me wrong by wow-wing and amazes me with some additional fascinating facts about the corals. For example about the deep sea cold water coral reefs and the warm tropical water coral reefs. Before this, i hadn't known about those two until i read this book. I have always thought that corals can only be found in the warm tropical water. I am glad that this book provides a clear distinction between those two besides providing distribution map of those two throughout the world.
The book also teaches us readers on the distinguishing features between the hard corals and the soft corals for easier identification and even provides an easy explanation of how a single polyps can form a reef through a clear illustrations.
I am satisfied with the explanations given as they are all clear and very easy to understand. I also loved the suggestions given on how we can protect the coral reefs and the ocean. And the additional part about the creation of the Hawaiian islands is very interesting to read. My only qualm is how i wish the part about the coral rescue and restoration efforts could be longer. Overall, a very enjoyable and educational read.
"Malama o kekai, kekai o ke malama" (Take care of the ocean and the ocean will take care of you"
{Hawaiian Proverb).
Thank you publisher and NetGalley for this e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.