"As you leaf through these vibrant illustration, you wil learn the story of the Turks and Caicos. You will discover the Indian settlers, Spanish explorers, fierce pirates and the slaves who were brought here -- the geography, history and the people who shaped these islands. You will learn remarkable facts about the coral reef and the creatures that live under the sea. You will explore the animals that live on land, hurricanes that visit on occasion and local "treasures" the islands possess. You will feel that you may have just discovered something new about these "Beautiful by Nature" Caribbean Islands."--Back cover