Bibliograph

Planting peace, Gwendolyn Hooks ; [illustrations] Margaux Carpentier

Type

Label

Planting peace, Gwendolyn Hooks ; [illustrations] Margaux Carpentier

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Planting peace

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Gwendolyn Hooks ; [illustrations] Margaux Carpentier

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."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification