Alexander von Humboldt, colossus of exploration
By: Ann Gaines.
Series: World explorers
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 111
Subjects: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 -- Juvenile literature.; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.; Scientists -- Germany -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Naturalists -- Germany -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Scientists.; Geographers.
Description: Examines the life and times of the German scientist and geographer who helped found modern geography and pioneered in plant geography and climatology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-107) and index.