Coral reefs are homes to some of the most biologically diverse areas of the world, and they are the spawning place of a vast number of marine creatures. They prevent damage to coastlines and provide nitrogen for many marine food chains. Without brains, corals, the builders of coral reefs, create these lush environments. An entertaining narrative and beautiful full-color images help readers explore the life cycle and interesting features of these invertebrates....

Over 1,000 species of sea anemone live at different depths of the world's oceans, and readers will be surprised to learn they all function without brains. Like other invertebrates, sea anemones use a simple nervous system to navigate the waters around them. This book examines this invertebrate's life cycle as well as some of the characteristics that make sea anemones so unique, for example their symbiotic relationship with clownfish. This is the perfect...

Sea stars are well known for their ability to regenerate their arms. What's less apparent is that they accomplish this task without a brain. This book focuses on the sea star's simple nervous system, and it explores some of the interesting things a sea star does without a brain. Readers will be enthralled to learn that a sea star pushes its stomach outside of its body in order to consume its prey. It's a no-brainer that young scientists will be fascinated...