The mangrove tree planting trees to feed families

"A cumulative verse, alternating with additional narrative, describes the ecological and social transformation resulting from the work of Dr. Gordon Sato, a Japanese American cell biologist who made saltwater and desert land productive through the planting of mangrove trees in the tiny African count...

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Main Author: Roth, Susan L.
Other Authors: Trumbore, Cindy
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Lee & Low Books, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:"A cumulative verse, alternating with additional narrative, describes the ecological and social transformation resulting from the work of Dr. Gordon Sato, a Japanese American cell biologist who made saltwater and desert land productive through the planting of mangrove trees in the tiny African country of Eritrea. Includes afterword, photographs, glossary, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781600604591 (hbk.)
1600604595 (hbk.)