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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment
In this board book version of David Attenborough - from the
critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People,
BIG DREAMS series - discover the life of 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. Little David went on to become one of the most celebrated
environmentalists on the planet, teaching generation after
generation about the importance of the natural world. Babies and
toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging
story of this fascinating broadcaster and natural historian, and
will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of
this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling 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 hardback 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!
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