Full name: Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa

Author: Jeanette Winter Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Children, Picture books, Biographies, Non Fiction Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Goodreads Amazon ISBNs: 9780152065454 0152065458

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.     Similar books: Biblioburro by Jeanette Winter The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter Wangari Maathai by Franck Prevot September Roses by Jeanette Winter Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire A. Nivola Seeds of Change by Jen Cullerton Johnson Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai The Right Word by Jen Bryant The Boy Who Loved Math by Deborah Heiligman One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed Nothing Stopped Sophie by Cheryl Bardoe Brave Ballerina by Michelle Meadows Betty Doll by Patricia Polacco Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes Fartiste by Kathleen Krull The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can by Tererai Trent Nadia by Karlin Gray She Made a Monster by Lynn Fulton