David Attenborough
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

David Attenborough

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mikyo Noh (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a young boy's passion for nature led him to become a world-renowned conservationist.

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32 pages· 382 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Follow young David Attenborough as he transforms his childhood curiosity into a groundbreaking career in broadcasting. From creating a mini animal museum to exploring the wild, David's journey reveals the untold stories of nature. As he grows, his passion for the natural world inspires generations to protect it. What challenges will he face, and how will his dreams shape the future of conservation? Dive into this captivating tale of ambition and discovery, complete with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, and see how one child's dream can change the world.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series,discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.

Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology—but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats, and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving 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 broadcaster’s life.

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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
382
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about 20th centuryBooks about animalsBooks about science and technologyBooks about cultureBooks about ecology
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Published
February 4, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711245648

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