How can you tell if something is living or nonliving in the ocean? Children reading this book explore a stunning ocean habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and nonliving things, such as coral, fish, and seaweed. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and nonliving things.

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters.