Is a coral an animal or a plant? What kinds of animals and plants live in a coral reef? Why are coral reefs important to us? Swim through the pages of this book to find out why coral reefs are one of Earth's treasures.

This fifth edition of the How It Works Book of Junior Science has been written to feed young minds with the most inspiring and amazing things about the world we live in. Jam-packed full of facts, trivia and easy-to-follow diagrams, this is a comprehensive guide to our planet, the animals we share it with, our own bodies and the way science affects our day-to-day lives. Featuring: Science in action - Make your own experiments at home and discover