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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs: The Story of Ken Nedimyer and the Coral Restoration Foundation (Environmental Science for ... and You for Kids, Conservation for Kids) Hardcover – Picture Book, May 8, 2018

by Kate Messner (Author), Matthew Forsythe (Illustrator)
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The Brilliant Deep is the proud recipient of the ALA Notable Children's Books Award, the NSTA-CBC Best STEM Trade Books Award, the Junior Library Guild Selection and the ILA Teacher's Choices.

All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony in the ocean, one person to make a difference in the world, one idea to help us heal the earth. The ongoing conservation efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs—with hammer and glue, and grafts of newly grown coral—are the living legacy of environmental scientist Ken Nedimyer, founder of the Coral Restoration Foundation.

In telling the story of this sea conservation pioneer and marine life protector, Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe create a stunning tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human hope—a power even the smallest readers can access in their quest to aid our extraordinary planet.

Recommended by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books, The Brilliant Deep is perfect for the following reading categories:
  • Books for Kids Ages 5-9
  • Children's Books for Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
  • Nonfiction Science Studies Education
  • Summer Reading
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    830L
  6. Dimensions
    9.88 x 0.5 x 11.38 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    May 8, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1452133506
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452133508
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"The message of positive advocacy for the environment will inspire young naturalists."-The Horn Book Magazine

"The message of positive advocacy for the environment will inspire young naturalists."-The Horn Book Magazine

"Scientific storytelling at its best." --The Virginia Pilot

"Scientific storytelling at its best." --The Virginia Pilot

"A charming piece of environmental good news for storytime." -Kirkus Reviews

"A charming piece of environmental good news for storytime." -Kirkus Reviews

"Strong, expressive, luminous illustrations. An engaging and informative picture book." -Booklist

"Strong, expressive, luminous illustrations. An engaging and informative picture book." -Booklist

"A poetic analogy between people and corals. and the power of innovation."-Publishers Weekly

"A poetic analogy between people and corals. and the power of innovation."-Publishers Weekly

★"Riveting. a book that can be used in so many ways-a study in biography, science, conservation, and volunteerism." —School Library Journal, starred review

★"Riveting. a book that can be used in so many ways-a study in biography, science, conservation, and volunteerism." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Fascinating, informative, and a solid nod to anyone who chooses to make a difference." --Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

"Fascinating, informative, and a solid nod to anyone who chooses to make a difference." --Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

"Nedimyer's story and immensely inspiring work come alive in The Brilliant Deep." --Brain Pickings

"Nedimyer's story and immensely inspiring work come alive in The Brilliant Deep." --Brain Pickings

"This timely nonfiction picture book that unfolds on three fronts: as science primer about coral, biography of conservationist Ken Nedimyer, and call to action for kids." --The San Francisco Chronicle

"This timely nonfiction picture book that unfolds on three fronts: as science primer about coral, biography of conservationist Ken Nedimyer, and call to action for kids." --The San Francisco Chronicle

"The ocean comes alive in this dazzling, nonfiction picture book about the life of Ken Nedimyer and his efforts to save the coral reefs through the creation of the Coral Restoration Foundation." --Shelf Awareness, starred review

"The ocean comes alive in this dazzling, nonfiction picture book about the life of Ken Nedimyer and his efforts to save the coral reefs through the creation of the Coral Restoration Foundation." --Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Both educational and gorgeous."--Book Riot<.i>

"Both educational and gorgeous."--Book Riot<.i>

About the Author

Kate Messner is the award-winning author of Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Over and Under the Pond, Tree of Wonder, and How to Read a Story, as well as more than a dozen other books for young readers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain in New York.

Matthew Forsythe is an award-winning artist and illustrator. He has worked with the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Cartoon Network, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon. He lives in Montreal, Québec.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (May 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452133506
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452133508
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.88 x 0.5 x 11.38 inches
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  1. Kate Messner

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    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Rainforest, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, The Next President, and How to Read a Story; novels that tackle real-world issues like Chirp, Breakout, All the Answers, and The Seventh Wish; high-interest nonfiction like Tracking Pythons and the History Smashers series; the Fergus and Zeke easy readers; and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books about a time-traveling search and rescue dog.

    Kate’s titles are frequently selected for One School, One Book and One School/One Author programs and other community-wide reads. Her books have been New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. Her novel The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. won the E.B. White Read Aloud Medal, and her science picture books have been finalists for the American Academy for the Advancement of Sciences/Subaru SB&F prize for excellence in science writing. In 2020, Kate was honored with New York’s Knickerbocker Award for creating a superior body of work supporting curriculum and educational goals.

    Before becoming a full-time writer, Kate was a TV news reporter as well as a National Board Certified educator. She grew up in Medina, NY and graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Kate spent seven years working as a television news producer and reporter in Syracuse, NY and Burlington, VT before going back to school to earn a master’s degree in education for secondary-level English Language Arts. She taught middle school language arts for fifteen years before leaving the classroom to write full time but still spends much of her time in schools, working with kids as a visiting author.

    Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Learn more at her website: www.katemessner.com and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.

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    Matthew Forsythe

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    Matthew Forsythe is the award-winning author and illustrator of the books, Pokko and the Drum and MINA.

    He was also the lead designer on the animated show, Adventure Time at Cartoon Network, and the Oscar-nominated film, Robin Robin.

    He lives in Los Angeles.

    Find out more at www.comingupforair.net

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4.8 out of 5 stars
235 global ratings

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Customers find the book beautiful, wonderful, and interesting. They also say the water color pictures are mesmerizing.

"...The water color pictures are also seriously mesmerizing and seem fairly scientifically accurate too.5 stars!" Read more

"...The illustrations are phenomenal. I was pleasantly surprised when I received it in the mail and found that the dust jacket is partially iridescent...." Read more

"...The book get wordy on other details, not as interesting. The illustrations are nice but the writing could be improved.. it's still a keeper." Read more

"...Beautiful book, great story, very inspirational for the little ones.Thank you !" Read more

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Customers find the story inspirational, beautiful, and realistic. They say it's a great story for kids and adults, with a wonderful message for parents and children.

"...My kids (9, 7, 4) all loved this book for the interesting story and because I think it gave them some inspiration that small acts to invest in the..." Read more

"I'm grateful for the beautiful story that perfectly illustrates a passion for taking care of the ocean...." Read more

"...Now we want to know even more! It’s basically educational eye candy!" Read more

"I have to admit I learnt something new about saving coral reef and it's inspiring...." Read more

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Family of Five
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn’t know we could rebuild coral reefs!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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Everything I’ve heard and read about coral reefs is terribly depressing. Like - You better go see that coral reef in the next ten years or there won’t be one to see! I think all of the challenges and urgency on this are real and important, but I was really surprised to learn from a children’s book that it’s possible to sort-of plant coral. So I looked into it, and it sort-of is!

My kids (9, 7, 4) all loved this book for the interesting story and because I think it gave them some inspiration that small acts to invest in the earth and oceans matter. The water color pictures are also seriously mesmerizing and seem fairly scientifically accurate too.

5 stars!
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Drew Lagoon
5.0 out of 5 stars How Will They Know If We Don't Teach Them?
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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I'm grateful for the beautiful story that perfectly illustrates a passion for taking care of the ocean. I believe this is the perfect age level to start teaching our children about the health of our planet and what we can do.
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Julie R
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational Eye Candy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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This book is one of the most beautiful picture books of 2018!! The illustrations are phenomenal. I was pleasantly surprised when I received it in the mail and found that the dust jacket is partially iridescent. BEAUTIFUL! And the best part is that it’s based on the wonderful work of Ken Nedimyer. I had no idea who he was until I picked up this book. Now we want to know even more! It’s basically educational eye candy!
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Mrs. Gardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and scientifically sound.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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Every school needs this book in their library.
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Falling Maple
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story but for children book
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
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I have to admit I learnt something new about saving coral reef and it's inspiring. But, to get my 7 year-old interested to read the whole book, I have either cut some parts out or add others. The book get wordy on other details, not as interesting. The illustrations are nice but the writing could be improved.. it's still a keeper.
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agnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
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I read this book today for my 8 year old who is obsessed with underwater creatures and he loved it! Beautiful book, great story, very inspirational for the little ones.
Thank you !
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Jennifer H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for kids and adults
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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This is an inspiring story with beautiful illustrations. The message is just what each of us need to hear, too.
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Connie I. Dernbach
5.0 out of 5 stars How to grow more coral in the ocean.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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What an interesting book! The pictures are wonderfully done! I liked this book so much, I purchased one each for my four grown children.
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Sruti Ravi
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and powerful story
Reviewed in India on June 14, 2021
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Lovely illustrations of the under-sea world
Great true-life story about the impact one person can create
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Angela Blanc
5.0 out of 5 stars Taking care of our planet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2019
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What a great story, my children have enjoyed this book.
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