The Great Barrier Reef
by Helen Scales (Author) Lisk Feng (Illustrator)
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surprising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea!
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!
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School Library Journal
Gr 3-5--A lot of information is contained within the pages of this beautiful, brightly illustrated look at the Great Barrier Reef. There are five main sections: "On the Reef," "Reef Dwellers," "Neighbors of the Reef," "A Human Habitat," and "A New Dawn." Readers learn about the origin of the reef and the dangers it currently faces from climate change. Scales also covers in fascinating detail the many animals and plants that call reef home, and the scientists and ecologists who are studying or actively helping the reef. There are British spellings and vocabulary, reflecting the book's origins; a glossary of bolded words appears in the back matter. Captivating illustrations highlight and enhance the text. VERDICT A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change.--V. Lynn Christiansen
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—School Library Journal
This gorgeous book feeds my inner marine biologist!
—The Tiny Activist "Glorious colour and delicate line work, perfectly capturing this sub-aquatic world."
—Colours May Vary One of the greatest natural wonders of our world and we're learning all about it through this beautifully illustrated book.
—The World is Their Classroom "I was surprised to discover that night is often the most active time on the reef when a wonderful array of nocturnal creatures are hunting... Throughout, the author, marine biologist Dr Helen Scales shares her knowledge and enthusiasm writing in an accessible style that will enthrall primary age readers."
—Red Reading Hub "This stunningly illustrated book is an excellent go-to for children starting to learn about the fragile and yet wondrous ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef."
—BookTrust
Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China, who now lives and works in New York. She graduated from the MFA Illustration Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art, and has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, among others. She is also the illustrator of Everest.
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF025040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Australia & Oceania
JNF037070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Picture books
Marine animals
Coral reef ecology
Coral reef animals
Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
