Wangari's Trees of Peace

Wangari's Trees of Peace
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 37
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ISBN-10 : 9780547546384
ISBN-13 : 0547546386
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Wangari's Trees of Peace by : Jeanette Winter

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.

Planting Peace

Planting Peace
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Publisher : Crocodile Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1623717604
ISBN-13 : 9781623717605
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Planting Peace by : Gwendolyn Hooks

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.

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai
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Publisher : Charlesbridge
Total Pages : 37
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ISBN-10 : 9781607347958
ISBN-13 : 1607347954
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Wangari Maathai by : Franck Prévot

“Trees are living symbols of peace and hope.” –Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai’s childhood at the foot of Mount Kenya where, as the oldest child in her family, her responsibility was to stay home and help her mother. When the chance to go to school presented itself, she seized it with both hands. She traveled to the US to study, where she saw that even in the land of the free, black people were not welcome. Returning home, Wangari was determined to help her people and her country. She recognized that deforestation and urbanization was at the root of her country’s troubles. Her courage and confidence carried her through adversity to found a movement for peace, reconciliation, and healing. Aurélia Fronty’s beautiful illustrations show readers the color and diversity of Wangari’s Africa—the green trees and the flowering trees full of birds, monkeys, and other animals; the roots that dig deep into the earth; and the people who work and live on the land.

Planting the Trees of Kenya

Planting the Trees of Kenya
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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : UOM:49015003326502
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Planting the Trees of Kenya by : Claire A. Nivola

The story of Wangari Maathai, a native Kenyan, who taught the people living in the highlands how to plant trees and care for the land.

Mama Miti

Mama Miti
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781442459021
ISBN-13 : 1442459026
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Mama Miti by : Donna Jo Napoli

NAACP Image Award Nominee “In a word, stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson tell the true story of Wangari Muta Maathai, known as “Mama Miti,” who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization that has empowered many people to mobilize and combat deforestation, soil erosion, and environmental degradation. Today, more than 30 million trees have been planted throughout Mama Miti’s native Kenya, and in 2004 she became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari Muta Maathai has changed Kenya tree by tree—and with each page turned, children will realize their own ability to positively impact the future.

Seeds of Change

Seeds of Change
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 48
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39076002913536
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Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Seeds of Change by : Jen Cullerton Johnson

As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her--from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river. Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.

The Green Belt Movement

The Green Belt Movement
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Publisher : Lantern Books
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 159056040X
ISBN-13 : 9781590560402
Rating : 4/5 (0X Downloads)

Synopsis The Green Belt Movement by : Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai, founder of The Green Belt Movement, tells its story including the philosophy behind it, its challenges, and objectives.

I Am Peace

I Am Peace
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Publisher : Abrams
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781683351283
ISBN-13 : 1683351282
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis I Am Peace by : Susan Verde

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author’s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.

111 Trees

111 Trees
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Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 9781525301209
ISBN-13 : 1525301209
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis 111 Trees by : Rina Singh

A boy grows up to make positive change in his community. After suffering much heartache, Sundar decides change must come to his small Indian village. He believes girls should be valued as much as boys and that land should not be needlessly destroyed. Sundar’s plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support, and today, over a quarter of a million trees grow in his village. A once barren, deforested landscape has become a fertile, prosperous one where girls can thrive. Sure to plant seeds of hope in children. Improving the world is within everyone’s reach.

The Challenge for Africa

The Challenge for Africa
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780307378095
ISBN-13 : 0307378098
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Challenge for Africa by : Wangari Maathai

In this groundbreaking work, the Nobel Peace Prize-winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement offers a new perspective on the troubles facing Africa today. Too often these challenges are portrayed by the media in extreme terms connoting poverty, dependence, and desperation. Wangari Maathai, the author of Unbowed, sees things differently, and here she argues for a moral revolution among Africans themselves. Illuminating the complex and dynamic nature of the continent, Maathai offers “hardheaded hope” and “realistic options” for change and improvement. She deftly describes what Africans can and need to do for themselves, stressing all the while responsibility and accountability. Impassioned and empathetic, The Challenge for Africa is a book of immense importance.