Alexander von Humboldt
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Alexander von Humboldt

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Sally Agar (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A curious mind defies convention, exploring the world to uncover nature's secrets.

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32 pages
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Meet Alexander, a curious child who struggled in school but found his passion in plants. Embark on his journey as he transforms into a world-renowned explorer, documenting diverse species. Will his discoveries change how we see the natural world? Dive into this inspiring tale of adventure and scientific curiosity, complete with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. Perfect for young dreamers eager to explore the wonders of our planet.

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, travelling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about historyBooks about scienceBooks about scientistsBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 28, 2022
First published
January 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711271241

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