| Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author), Winter, Jeanette (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152065458 ISBN-13: 9780152065454 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: A 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007034810 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.4" W x 10.98" (0.81 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - East Africa - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122901 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 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.This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste. |
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. |