Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0152065458
ISBN 13
9780152065454
Category
Kids / Beginner Readers / 4-8 years
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
32
Description
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 somethingand 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.This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste. (20081101) - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
