Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees - Hardcover

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees - Hardcover

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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees - Hardcover
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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees - Hardcover

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees - Hardcover

$17.95
$17.95

by Franck Prévot (Author), Aurélia Fronty (Illustrator)

"Trees are living symbols of peace and hope." -Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureate

Wangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai's childhood at the foot of Mount Kenya where, as the oldest child in her family, her responsibility was to stay home and help her mother. When the chance to go to school presented itself, she seized it with both hands. She traveled to the US to study, where she saw that even in the land of the free, black people were not welcome.

Returning home, Wangari was determined to help her people and her country. She recognized that deforestation and urbanization was at the root of her country's troubles. Her courage and confidence carried her through adversity to found a movement for peace, reconciliation, and healing.

Aur lia Fronty's beautiful illustrations show readers the color and diversity of Wangari's Africa--the green trees and the flowering trees full of birds, monkeys, and other animals; the roots that dig deep into the earth; and the people who work and live on the land.

Author Biography

Franck Prévot studied in Lyon then in Paris. He lives in France and divides his time between his family, his pupils, writing, and meetings with his readers. Aurelia Fonty attended the school of the Arts Appliqués Duperré, Paris. She specialized in textile creation and design. She briefly worked with Christian LeCroix and freelanced as an illustrator and textile designer. She has worked as an illustrator with many publishers. She lives in France.

Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.3 x 10.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 06, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 0.5

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