Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 01/06/2015
ISBN: 9781580896269
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2014
School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 124
Publishers Weekly 01/19/2015
Booklist 02/01/2015 pg. 41
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2015 pg. 326
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 211 - Recommended, Satisfactory
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 51

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195520 / Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees
Reading Level: 5.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5