Dart and Dive across the Reef

Life in the world’s busiest reefs

Vassiliki Tzomaka

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Thames & Hudson
02 August 2021

Children's & Educational; Wildlife (Children's&YA)

Series: Extreme Environments

The latest title in Vassiliki Tzomaka's graphically illustrated 'Extreme Environments' series takes young readers on a journey through the world's reefs to discover the remarkable diversity of life they contain. Through a series of detailed landscape scenes, it demonstrates the degree to which flora and fauna depend on each other for survival, and the unique tactics the fish and marine life use to protect themselves. Focus spreads zoom in on specific species that are especially unusual, clever, or at risk, while infographic illustrations help to quantify the many dangers faced by creatures that inhabit the reefs. By taking a scientific approach to illustrated non-fiction, it raises awareness of the marine environment in a way that makes nature fascinating, engaging and deeply impressive to young children.

By: Vassiliki Tzomaka
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 230mm,
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9780500652312
ISBN 10: 0500652317
Series: Extreme Environments
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 02 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

What is a reef? Corals Great Barrier Reef Solomon Island Reefs Night-time on the reef Hawksbill turtle Raja Ampat Islands Apo Reef Galápagos Islands Cocos Island National Park Reef babies The slender seahorse Aleutian Islands Cold water fish Røst Reef The Great Blue Hole Reef invertebrates Reef fish Red Sea Reefs Symbiosis on the reef The orange anemone fish Comoros Islands Atolls of the Maldives Deadly creatures Defence mechanisms Noise on the reef Ningaloo Reef Reefs at risk Saving the seas Glossary

Vassiliki Tzomaka is a designer and illustrator based in Colchester, UK. She has a PhD in illustration from the Centre for Children's Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art. For the 'Extreme Environments' series she has drawn on her BSc in chemistry and MA in environmental studies to devise a distinctive visual approach to introducing children to the life in extreme environments.

Reviews for Dart and Dive across the Reef: Life in the world’s busiest reefs

"'Visits to ""rainforests of the sea"" found around the world [with] brilliantly patterned images of characteristic fish and other residents... Worth an exploratory dive, both for the art and diversity of locales' - Kirkus Reviews 'An amazingly colourful journey across the reefs of the world' - @mssburns 'Captivating... The bold blocks of colour leap off the page, immersing you in the magic of the underwater world. The perfect read for your little (and big!) ocean lovers!' - @maistorybooklibrary 'Are you or your kiddos fans of marine life or oceanography? If so you're going to love this' - @littlebookwormclub 'Young readers will love exploring the desert and ocean habitats in these brilliant and beautiful books' - @littlecubliteracy 'The stunning and vibrant illustrations bring these unique environments to life' - @LittleLibraryOwl 'Filled with stunning illustrations' - The Week Junior"