Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

 Category: Elementary School, Environment and Sustainability, Nobel Prize Winner, Science and Nature, Upper Elementary  Country: Kenya, West Africa, African continent  Language: English  Share: More Details  Amazon  Bookshop org
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A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women’s rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women’s rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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