Alexander Von Humboldt : explorer of the Americas and beyond
"Alexander von Humboldt's childhood curiosity and love of nature led him to some of history's most groundbreaking expeditions, scientific theories, and observations about weather, climate, and ecology. His exciting adventures and highly influential discoveries are vibrantly documented in this handy book, which includes six double-page spreads, which fold out to produce six large-format maps. The engaging and highly detailed text which accompanies...