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Blake Chapman has a PhD in marine science, with a focus on shark development and neuroscience. She has worked hands-on with a wide range of aquatic animals and has a passion for promoting conservation through education. Most of all, she loves all things wonderful, wacky and wild! Blake's first book, Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear, was published in 2017 by CSIRO Publishing. She is also the Sharks Editor-at-Large for Australian Geographic. Astred Hicks is an award-winning book designer, illustrator and author. She has been designing books for over 10 years through her Sydney-based business Design Cherry.
"""Blake Chapman has loaded this book with some catchy headings and then in depth, yet child- friendly facts, to educate those who want to know more about the animals we don’t always think about."" -- Vanessa Ryan-Rendall * Educate.Empower * ""Chapman has struck the all-important balance between being fun and engaging, while also being scientific and educational."" -- Madeleine Crofts * CBCA Reading Time Online * ""When I first opened this book, it looked like a proper scientific resource with plenty of photographs and a handy glossary at the back – and it is. But it reads like a Talent Show! It’s as though the best ocean acts are waiting in the wings, ready to star in this amazing book’s performance. I was half-way through before I came up for air!"" -- Celia Berrell * Science Rhymes *"
