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Planting peace

Hooks, Gwendolyn (author.). Carpentier, Margaux (illustrator.).

Summary: "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. Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way. Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World. Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781623718855
ISBN: 9781623717605
ISBN: 1623718856
Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
print
Publisher: Northampton, MA : Crocodile Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"The story of Wangari Maathai" -- Cover. Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The fig trees -- Welcome to the world, Wangari -- A garden of her own -- School surprise -- The miracle of learning -- More surprises -- Eating fire -- Fly away -- Cockroaches and quails -- Kenya and Kenyatta -- Homecoming -- A new job -- Dry, dusty land -- Why not? -- The trouble with trees -- A simple solution -- Green Belt Movement -- Why not work together? -- Only the beginning -- A growing idea -- Calling all communities -- From losing to winning -- Wangari and Uhuru Park -- Peaceful protest -- House arrest and prison -- The fight for freedom and peace -- Nobel Peace Prize -- Wangari's gift to the world.