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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 designer

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"The Little People, BIG DREAMS series sets its sights on Alexander Von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.” * The Bookseller *

Alexander von Humboldt

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      Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
      Published 7 June 2022
      ISBN-13 9780711271227
      978-0711271227
      ISBN-10 0711271224
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      Children & Teen Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Children & Teen Non-Fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world Books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 designer

      Trade Review
      "The Little People, BIG DREAMS series sets its sights on Alexander Von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.” * The Bookseller *

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