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Wild Places
- The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
- Narrated by: Junior Nyong'o
- Length: 19 mins
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Summary
An inspiring and accessible biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough
As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David's innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people.
But as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we all do?
This is the story of David Attenborough. It’s also the story of our planet, which has changed rapidly over the course of one person’s lifetime, and a clarion call for us to do our part to bring back the wild places and protect the creatures who call Earth home.
Critic reviews
"Naturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenborough’s youth and young adulthood with period detail . . . An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change." —Publishers Weekly
"Told in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenborough’s life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well." —Booklist
"For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes." —Kirkus Reviews