Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai

by Franck Prévot

Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazing woman and an inspiring idea.


Ages: 7-12
Illustrated by: Aurélia Fronty
ISBN: 9781580896269
Price: $17.95
Published by: Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.

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