In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover
the life of David Attenborough, 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. This moving 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 broadcaster's life.
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. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
About the Author
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative
director in constant search of new concepts for children ’s books and the author of the
multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that
explore the lives of outstanding people. 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.