The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
by Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe
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- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2018
Word Count 972
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 830L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 195659, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- STEAM
- Subject Headings
- Coral reef conservation--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
- Coral Restoration Foundation
- Coral reef conservation
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Nedimyer, Ken--Juvenile literature
- Coral reefs and islands
- Nedimyer, Ken
- Coral Restoration Foundation--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Kate Messner
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 8

Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2024
Winner, 2019

Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2025
Commended, 2019

Best STEM Books, 2017-2025
Selection, 2019

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2019

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2019

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2019

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Nonfiction Selection, 2018
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