Author : Claire A. Nivola
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 33,81 MB
Release : 2008-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
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.
Author : Claire A. Nivola
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 10,80 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Tree planters (Persons)
ISBN :
"This is the story of Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, Wangari came home from college to find the streams dry, the people malnourished, and the trees gone. How could she alone bring back the trees and restore the gardens and the people?"--Dust jacket.
Author : Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,19 MB
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1442459026
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.
Author : Franck Prévot
Publisher : Charlesbridge
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 29,31 MB
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1607347954
“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.
Author : Wangari Maathai
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781590560402
Wangari Maathai, founder of The Green Belt Movement, tells its story including the philosophy behind it, its challenges, and objectives.
Author : Tim Noad
Publisher :
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 12,8 MB
Release : 1990
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Jeanette Winter
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 14,62 MB
Release : 2008-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0547546386
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 : Najma Dharani
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1561 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775846091
Fully updated and expanded, this third edition of the top-selling Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa now features more than 520 of the trees and shrubs – indigenous and naturalized exotics – commonly found in the region. Each of the four sections – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – is arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The book features: an informative introduction to families. Species accounts describing the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit. General and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. Almost 2,000 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries, both textual and illustrated, of botanical and medical terms. An invaluable ID guide to the trees and shrubs in gardens, parks and along roadsides of East Africa.
Author : Gwendolyn Hooks
Publisher : Crocodile Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781623717605
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.
Author : Henk Beentje
Publisher :
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN :
