Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
| AUTHOR | Winter, Jeanette; Winter, Jeanette |
| PUBLISHER | Clarion Books (07/31/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
A paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something--and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an author's note.
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ISBN-13:
9781328869210
ISBN-10:
1328869210
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
7.80 x 0.40 x 10.60 inches
Weight:
0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
MY
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Juvenile Nonfiction | Places - Africa
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 2nd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.7
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
B
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A paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something--and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an author's note.
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Author:
Winter, Jeanette
Jeanette Winter is the acclaimed author/illustrator of many highly regarded picture books, including "The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq"; "Mama: A True Story" "in Which a Baby Hippo Loses His Mama During a Tsunami, but Finds a New Home", "and a New Mama";" Wangari s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa"; "Nasreen s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan"; "Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia"; "Henri s Scissors"; "Mr. Cornell s Dream Boxes"; and "Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan". She lives with her husband, artist Roger Winter, in New York.
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