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
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Book Synopsis Wangari's Trees of Peace by : Jeanette Winter

Download or read book Wangari's Trees of Peace written by Jeanette Winter and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2008-09-21 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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