David Attenborough
As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English Spanish |
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Minneapolis, MN :
Frances Lincoln Children's Books,
[2020]
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| Series: | Little people, big dreams.
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| Summary: | As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we thing about our planet. This inspiring story features a facts and photos section at the back. |
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| Item Description: | "First published in Spain in 2020 under the title Pequeña & Grande David Attenborough, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Copyright page. |
| Physical Description: | 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 30). |
| ISBN: | 9780711245648 0711245649 9780711245631 0711245630 |
| Author Notes: | Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara , born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Mikyo Noh is an illustrator based in London, United Kingdom. Originally from South Korea, she worked as a fashion designer. Her works are used across stationery, children's magazines, and children's books. |
