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listen_learn's review against another edition
4.0
This was great! Full of colorful illustrations, which made the info-dense topic easy to understand. I'm not quite sure who the intended auidence is, because it seems a little to challenging for most fifth graders and a little too cute for older kids. Maybe a highly educated, scientific young person? Or a highschool or college student who wants to learn the information, but likes the visual format? I'd recommend it for either one of those groups, or adult who likes graphic novels and would like to know the basics of coral reefs.
juliaegreene's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.0
fun, colorful and informative!
heisereads's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous new series - each graphic novel on a different scientific topic.
Full of entertaining voice from the narrator, with great asides, kept me engaged while learning a significant amount of science content about coral reefs, animals, plants, conservation and more.
Filled to the brim with info, the books in the Science Comics series are a must have for classrooms!
Full of entertaining voice from the narrator, with great asides, kept me engaged while learning a significant amount of science content about coral reefs, animals, plants, conservation and more.
Filled to the brim with info, the books in the Science Comics series are a must have for classrooms!
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
A fun and informational introduction to coral reefs, this book contains TONS of science info. Maris Wicks does a great job of starting from the beginning with each subject, whether it's the difference between animals & plants when introducing the reader to coral or what climate change is when talking about how the environment affects coral reefs. Even kids who think they know a lot about coral reefs and the ocean will probably learn something new from this book.... and they will enjoy doing it!
Wicks's cute, cartoony style is a great medium for the information. She puts in lots of funny little asides and cute, humorous illustrations. One of my favorites is an illustration of flowers "eatin' up the SEE-OH-TOO"/"fartin' out the oxygen". The book is filled with funny little things like that that will keep readers laughing and poring over the illustrations for more.
Highly recommended for kids who like informational comics or who are interested in science and/or oceans.
(Also: I LOVE the idea of the Science Comics series! If all the installments are as entertaining and informative as this one, we are in for a real treat!)
Wicks's cute, cartoony style is a great medium for the information. She puts in lots of funny little asides and cute, humorous illustrations. One of my favorites is an illustration of flowers "eatin' up the SEE-OH-TOO"/"fartin' out the oxygen". The book is filled with funny little things like that that will keep readers laughing and poring over the illustrations for more.
Highly recommended for kids who like informational comics or who are interested in science and/or oceans.
(Also: I LOVE the idea of the Science Comics series! If all the installments are as entertaining and informative as this one, we are in for a real treat!)
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
Super informative, with a nice dose of humor.
books_n_pickles's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Seems to be aimed at a slightly younger crowd than other Science Comics...or maybe it just actually has concepts broken down for the right age group. Our little gobi fish guide breaks things down clearly without leaving gigantic words undefined (Plagues) or getting into tough concepts in the first 20 pages (Dogs). We go only as deep as we need and we cover a lot of information both directly related to reefs and related to science: classification, the water cycle, climate change. Probably the most difficult subject tackled (toward the end, thank goodness!) is the acidification of the ocean, but it's a lot easier to grasp with Wicks' simply-colored molecules than some of the immune system components were in Plagues. Kudos also to Wicks for funny 4th-wall-breaking comments at the bottom of some pages and for talking about climate change without getting too depressing.
I get why this was one of the first Science Comics published! It would be a great first entry for kids starting the series.
I get why this was one of the first Science Comics published! It would be a great first entry for kids starting the series.
amyjoy's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute and informative. I really enjoy Wicks's art.
srl5041's review against another edition
5.0
This book is going to be a big hit with so many students: non-fiction lovers, graphic novel lovers, ocean lovers.. You name it! Great addition to my elementary library
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one more than dinosaurs. I found it much easier to follow.