2015 Charlesbridge Publishing
HC $17.99
40 pgs.
Goodreads rating: 4.28 - 414 ratings
My rating: 5
Endpapers" Deep, sleek plum
1st line/s: "The immense forest around Wangari's childhood home is populated by bongo antelopes, monkeys, and butterflies."
My comments: Woah, I've read five picture books about Wangari Maathai, but this is the one that's jam-packed with information for older readers, instead of just mentioning things, fleshing them out a little more. We learn HOW she got to the US for college, HOW she protested, and WHY she ended up in prison. Wonderful book, perfect to use with 4th, 5th, 6th graders studying the environment, making a difference in the world, activism, trees, Tu'Bshvat,......
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Goodreads: 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 amazing woman and an inspiring idea.
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