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Wangari Maathai the woman who planted millions of trees

Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazin...

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Main Author: Prévot, Franck, 1968-
Other Authors: Fronty, Aurélia
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
French
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2015]
Edition:First US edition.
Subjects:
Maathai, Wangari.
Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya)
Environmentalists > Kenya > Biography.
Biographies > Juvenile.
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When Wangari planted a large-leafed ebony tree or an African tulip tree, she was reminded of her own roots. She was born in 1940 in the little village of Ihithe, across from the majestic volcano Mount Kenya, which her people consider holy. This is her story. Excerpted from Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted a Million Trees by Franck Prévot All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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