The Great Barrier Reef: An Undersea Adventure

by Susan Ring

This new and exciting 6x9 beginning reader series is packed with fun and activities that emphasize literacy and learning. Each InnovativeKid Reader includes a puzzle, game or manipulative that extends the reading experience and reinforces the literacy sills developed through the story. Leveled for pre-K through 2nd grade readers this series has something for every beginning reader. In this level 3 non fiction title, kids join the narrator's undersea search for a mysterious great-grandfather's long lost gold watch. Throughout the adventure, beautiful photographs and fascinating true facts introduce the true riches of this thrilling mariine world. A 48 piece puzzle shows the exciting creatures of the Great Barrier Reef.

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

I've been writing stories and songs for over 25 years, and have written for a wide variety of media. I have a proven track record in creating award-winning books, television programs, package copy, educational programs, zoo and museum exhibits, music, social media posts, and blogs.
My projects have received numerous awards including an Emmy Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, Moonbeam Book Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, a Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Award, and an Environmental Media Award.
My books have been published by Disney Publishing, Scholastic, Pearson Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Steck-Vaughn, and Random House, just to name a few. Many of my stories have universal appeal with a number of them having been translated into other languages. I've also written package copy, instructions, web content, SEO copy, taglines, and product names for entertainment giant Hasbro, Inc.
In the world of TV and video, I co-created Nickelodeon’s Moose A. Moose and Z Bird characters, and have written music for National Geographic, NOVA, the National Wildlife Federation, and The Wildlife Conservation Society. One of my children's songs, "Where's My Nose?" won third place in the International Songwriting Competition. I also write educational videos for students in grades K-8.
As the Manager of Interpretation at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, I helped create the on-grounds experience through creative and informative graphics, exhibit themes, hands-on interactives, and live performances.
My home is in Rhode Island where I write in the company of my 2 dogs and very bossy bird.

Reviews

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate to admit it, but I was very happy

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that the missing watch was not found. Finding such a small thing in such a huge ocean would have seemed too fantastic to believe.

[Dorotheaholcomb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book surprised me in a lot of ways. The edition I acquired came from a library book sale and was part of a set that came with a tube of artic animals. When I realized that, I thought my sons would be disappointed, but they weren't. Far from it, they were thoroughly entertained by the illustrations and interesting facts throughout the book. I guess the tube animals were supposed to bring the facts to life, but the illustrations, facts and writing did that by itself. I particularly like the "Cold Facts" listed on every spread that give you a "cool" fact about the animals that live in the arctic. I also liked the trivia questions in the back of the book, which were excellent for this homeschooling family!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book we go on an undersea adventure throughout The Great Barrier Reef with a young child in search of his great-grandfather's lost gold watch. Along the way we learn about different types of sea creatures living undersea. This Level 3 Reader is for Grade 1 and up, those reading alone and gaining skill, with longer sentences and paragraphs, multisyllable and compound words, high-interest nonfiction topics, pictures, educational notes, and a 48-piece puzzle included in the back!

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun young reader book told in the form of a diary as a person (age never specified) searches the Great Barrier Reef looking for her great-grandfather's gold watch. Along the way she meets and learns about all sorts of beautiful undersea creatures. Fun, entertaining and educational with gorgeous vivid photographs.