Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who...

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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who...

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who...

By: Franck Prévot

The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees When British colonists deforested Kenya in pursuit of cash crops, the land and its people suffered. Wangari Maathai saw the damage and chose to act. After studying abroad, she returned home determined to restore the land. Over 30 years, she led the planting of 30 million trees, helping to bring life and prosperity back to Kenya. In 2004, her tireless work earned her the Nobel Peace Prize. This inspiring picture book tells her remarkable story with beauty and clarity for young readers.

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The British colonists, in their efforts to pursue productive cash crops, deforested Kenya so completely that Kenya’s native way of life was threatened and desperate poverty was the result. Wangari Maathai saw the devastation and determined to do something about it.  After pursuing an education abroad, Wangari returned to her country equipped to help rebuild and replant. Over a period of 30 years, she and her followers were responsible for planting 30 million trees, restoring wildlife, native species, and prosperity to her people.  For her dedication and service she was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. This is her story, beautifully told and illustrated for the young reader.
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Used in Around the World K-4 Part 1

  • By: Franck Prévot

  • Pages: 48

  • ISBN: 9781580896276

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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