WANGARI'S TREES OF PEACE

A paperback 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. 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.