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"Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner whose Green Belt Movement has planted 30 million trees in Kenya, is the subject of Winter's (The Librarian of Basra) eloquent picture biography. . . . Winter's images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari's movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply-a powerful demonstration of Wangari's work." (Publishers Weekly (starred) )
*"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments." (School Library Journal (starred review) )
*"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments." (School Library Journal (starred review) )
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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 somethingand 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 womans passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an authors note. This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good book,
This review is from: Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story From Africa (Hardcover)
It is an inspiring story about a strong woman and it's based on a true story. I would recommend it.
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INSPIRATIONAL TRUE STORY,
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This review is from: Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story From Africa (Hardcover)
A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BOOK WITH AN INSPIRATIONAL TRUE STORY OF HOW ONE WOMAN STARTED A TREE -PLANTING MOVEMENT IN KENYA AND TRANSFORMED THE LAND AND THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE
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Belief in human rights,
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This review is from: Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story From Africa (Hardcover)
This is an interesting book which tells a real life story that is an important life lesson for many children, standing up for things that one truly believes in, no matter what. There are also important environmental lessons here too, which could be translated into something here in Canada/North America too.
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