Wangari Maathai / written by Eucabeth Odhiambo ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
| Author/creator | Odhiambo, Eucabeth A. author. |
| Other author | Flint, Gillian, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Philomel, 2022. |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | She persisted She persisted (Philomel Books) ^A1427928 |
| Contents | Born to the land -- Glorified slaves -- Growing minds like trees -- Trees to the rescue -- Tree battles -- Growing trees to victory -- You can persist. |
| Abstract | "When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"-- Provided by publisher |
| General note | "Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Title page. |
| General note | "Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-59). |
| Interest grade level | Grades 2-3 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2021953151 |
| ISBN | 9780593353561 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0593353560 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780593353585 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0593353587 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B M112O | ✔ Available | Place Hold |