The Great Barrier Reef

With nearly 400,000 square kilometres of dazzling colour, 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 people who have embraced it as a centrepiece 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!

“"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”

"Ominous passages about coral bleaching and the problems posed by plastic in the sea are balanced by hopeful explanations of efforts being made to preserve the reef."
—Wall Street Journal

"A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change."
—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

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.

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