from the author of The Librarian of Basra comes 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 who sets out to replenish her country\'s forests.
This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste..
Includes an author\'s note.
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. . . .
And as they grow, so do her plans.
So Wangari decides to do something--and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard.
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.
As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees.
Full color.
from the author of The Librarian of Basra comes 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 who sets out to replenish her country\'s forests
