ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling 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 bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers