Alexander Von Humboldt, Explorer, Naturalist & Environmental Pioneer, written and illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff. This book is packed with information about the life of Alexander Von Humboldt and his observations of life on Earth. In the early 1800’s he wanted to describe the beauty and interconnectedness of life that he noticed all around him. A hawk is not alone, she is connected to the Earth, sky and sea. Through his travels, he noticed animals all over the world are connected. No matter where on Earth you are, eagles have sharp eyes, large cats are spotted, plants get smaller as you go up the mountain. Life’s habitats are connected, volcanos are connected, everything is connected. This relationship between plants, geography and climate is the foundation for modern ecology. This picture book biography has maps, a timeline and is brought to life with beautiful watercolor illustrations.

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.