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. Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace brings to life the empowering story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Engaging narrative and vibrant images paint a robust portrait of this inspiring champion of the land and of women's rights.

Product details

Age Range: 1 - 6 years
Grade Level: 2 - 6
Lexile Measure: 820L (What's this?)
Series: AWARDS: ALA: Youth Media Award Winners 2011
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Lee & Low Books; 1St Edition edition (June 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 160060367X
ISBN-13: 978-1600603679
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.5 x 10 inches

SEEDS OF CHANGE: PLANTING A PATH TO PEACE