Mangroves are essential for our oceans. 70 percent of the world’s fish are born in mangrove coastal areas where little fish become bigger. Only then, can they brave the open sea. In 16 pages, you will know why mangroves are important. This environmental reader has a simple easy-to-read text, cute drawings on each page, and a short teacher’s or science manual in the back. Good for classrooms and individual reading, schools, village action programs, adult literacy, and general reading. Ideal for ages 6 to 106.
