Description
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surprising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea. Now in paperback!
"A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change."
-School Library Journal
Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world.
Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
A captivating illustrated introduction to The Great Barrier Reef, written by renowned Oceanographer and author, Helen Scales. Illustrated by up and comer Lisk Feng, this is perfect for intrepid young snorkelers or children curious about the world under the sea.
About the Author
Helen Scales is a writer, marine biologist, broadcaster and scuba diver whose work focuses on oceans and their inhabitants. She has a masters degree in Tropical Coastal Management from Newcastle University, and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator who lives in New York, USA. She has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, for her work in the New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and more.
Reviews
This riveting account of the Great Barrier Reef by a Cambridge marine biologist, full of astonishing facts and colourfully and accurately depicted by an award-winning illustrator, is eye-opening. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
One of the planet's greatest natural wonders twinkles and beguiles in this charming book. Like all the best children's illustrated non-fiction, there is enough here to interest and surprise grown-ups too, but never at the expense of concision or clarity. * BBC Wildlife *
As ever with Flying Eye's well designed books, the text is clear and accessible and written clearly, and Lisk Feng's illustration is utterly captivating. * BookTrust *
Book Information
ISBN 9781838741471
Author Lisk Feng
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Flying Eye Books
Publisher Flying Eye Books
"A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change."
-School Library Journal
Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world.
Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
A captivating illustrated introduction to The Great Barrier Reef, written by renowned Oceanographer and author, Helen Scales. Illustrated by up and comer Lisk Feng, this is perfect for intrepid young snorkelers or children curious about the world under the sea.
About the Author
Helen Scales is a writer, marine biologist, broadcaster and scuba diver whose work focuses on oceans and their inhabitants. She has a masters degree in Tropical Coastal Management from Newcastle University, and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator who lives in New York, USA. She has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, for her work in the New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and more.
Reviews
This riveting account of the Great Barrier Reef by a Cambridge marine biologist, full of astonishing facts and colourfully and accurately depicted by an award-winning illustrator, is eye-opening. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
One of the planet's greatest natural wonders twinkles and beguiles in this charming book. Like all the best children's illustrated non-fiction, there is enough here to interest and surprise grown-ups too, but never at the expense of concision or clarity. * BBC Wildlife *
As ever with Flying Eye's well designed books, the text is clear and accessible and written clearly, and Lisk Feng's illustration is utterly captivating. * BookTrust *
Book Information
ISBN 9781838741471
Author Lisk Feng
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Flying Eye Books
Publisher Flying Eye Books
