Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780152065454)

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.

Author: Jeanette Winter
ISBN-10: 0152065458
ISBN-13: 9780152065454
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.40w x 0.35d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 122901 / Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa

Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Nautilus Award - Winner
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
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