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Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from AfricaAs 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
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.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 09/01/2008
ISBN: 9780152065454
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.40w x 0.35d
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Nautilus Award - Winner
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/11/2008 pg. 45
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2008 pg. 898
New York Times Book Review 09/14/2008 pg. 19
School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 113
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2008 pg. 100
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2008
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2008 pg. 38
Booklist 12/15/2008 pg. 48
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 122901 / Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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