| Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author), Winter, Jeanette (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1328869210 ISBN-13: 9781328869210 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.8" W x 10.6" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Topical - Real Life Heroes - Cultural Region - East Africa - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Girl's Interest - Topical - Boy's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122901 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winter, Jeanette: - JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City. |