The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
by Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe
The Brilliant Deep is the proud recipient of the ALA Notable Children's Books Award,... read more
22 Total Resources 8 Awards 9 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- 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
- 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 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Kate Messner
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Kate Messner
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 8
Interview with Kate Messner
Created by Cuppa Jolie
Insights from Kate Messner
Created by TED Ed
Interview with Kate Messner
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Kate Messner
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Kate Messner
Created by Mackin Community
Guest Post by Kate Messner
Created by Cynsations
Interview with Kate Messner
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Interview with Matthew Forsythe
Created by SVA Ink Magazine
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 8
Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2023
Winner, 2019
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2023
Commended, 2019
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2019
Best STEM Books, 2017-2023
Selection, 2019
ILA Teachers' Choices Reading List, 2015-2020
Selection, 2019
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2022
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Nonfiction Selection, 2018
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