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The Great Barrier Reef

Lisk Feng Dr Helen Scales

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FLYING EYE
04 October 2023
"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!"

By:  
Illustrated by:   Lisk Feng
Imprint:   FLYING EYE
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 290mm,  Width: 230mm, 
Weight:   369g
ISBN:   9781838741471
ISBN 10:   183874147X
Series:   Earth's Incredible Places
Pages:   88
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Replaced By:   9781838748708
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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 for The Great Barrier Reef

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 * A lot of information is contained within the pages of this beautiful, brightly illustrated look at the Great Barrier Reef. -- School Library Journal Catchy side headings grab attention, encouraging those who like to dip in and out of non-fiction to read different sections whilst making an appealing read for those who enjoy reading from cover-to-cover! * The North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards * If you have an ocean lover, this stunning book is a must have. -- @booksgrowminds on Instagram A lively & informative dive into the Pacific. -- @loveyolibrary on Instagram Blends scientific information, spotlights on key individuals and history with gorgeous illustrations to paint a rich picture. It's broad in scale but text doesn't feel overwhelming at all. -- @kidsbookstolife on Instagram


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