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Alexandra Badiu, Illustrator
Anna Baker, Author
Series: Great Scientists
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: August 28, 2025
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526326508
Series: Great Scientists
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: November 14, 2024
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526326515
David Attenborough tells the story of this famous figure, covering his childhood in Leicester and studies at the University of Cambridge through his work in natural history and broadcasting, his famous educational documentaries for the BBC and his enduring scientific and popular legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 12: brown.
Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world’s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned.
Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children’s book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.
Anna Baker has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics, which has made her work as an editor and writer of children’s information books endlessly fascinating.