Alexander von Humboldt: Explorer, Naturalist & Environmental Pioneer
- ISBN-10
- 1524773085
- ISBN-13
- 9781524773083
- Series
- Alexander Von Humboldt
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 41
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-02-22
- Publisher
- Crown Books For Young Readers
- Author
- Danica Novgorodoff
Description
Budding botanists, growing geologists, and early explorers will dive into this picture book biography about the father of ecology, Alexander von Humboldt. The captivating prose and art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator will spark a passion for discovery and conservation in the youngest readers. Whether sailing across the ocean, hiking through the jungle, or climbing the highest volcanic peaks, everywhere Alexander went, he observed the land, animals, and culture. And where others saw differences, Alexander spotted connections. Discover the incredible life of naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, whose explorations created the basis for modern ecology, whose travels made him one of the most famous scientists of his day, and whose curiosities have inspired generations of creative thinkers.
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- 2022-02-22
- 40 pages
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- 2014-12-18
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