BOOKS & CO - The Great Barrier Reef- By Helen Scales & Lisk Feng

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, almost retro style 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!

About the Author

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.

About the Illustrator

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator who lives in New York. She has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, among others, for work for the New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and more.