"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." -- publisher
Themes
Genres: Non-Fiction
Categories: Beautiful Life, Biography
Settings: Africa, Eastern Africa, Kansas, Kenya, Northern America, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gender: Boy/Man, Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Black/African/African American
Character Prominence: Background, Dominant Main, Secondary