Your browser is not supported. For the best experience, you should upgrade to a modern browser with improved speed and security.
  • Home
  • Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women’s rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. After going to college in America, Wangari returned to her Kenyan home full of new ideas — but she was shocked to see how deforestation was devastating her lush country. So she combined her passions for women's equality and environmental protection: she realized that by training women to care for their environment, she could give them jobs and help them protect nature.

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 became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. With a narrative non-fiction text by award-winning author Gwendolyn Hooks and vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, this gorgeous picture book explores political and environmental issues through one woman's inspiring story.

Current Price :

  • Featured
    $12.62
  • Lowest
    $9.85
Prices as of 10/11/24 01:30
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price (CAD):

  • Featured
    C$27.95
  • Lowest
    C$27.95
Prices as of 10/10/24 03:41
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price :

  • Featured
    £40.15
  • Lowest
    £40.15
Prices as of 10/10/24 03:38
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price (AUD):

  • Featured
    A$51.73
  • Lowest
    A$51.73
Prices as of 10/10/24 09:45
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Where to Purchase:

What's this?

Support A Mighty Girl & Help Grow Mighty Girls!

It's easy to support A Mighty Girl's girl empowerment mission. Every time you purchase resources using the vendor buttons on our website, A Mighty Girl receives a small commission – all at no added cost to you. Thank you for helping us to provide these resources for everyone raising Mighty Girls!

Save & Share:

Related Products

Hand-picked to complement the item you're viewing
  1. Seeds of Change: Wangari's Gift to the World
    Seeds of Change: Wangari's Gift to the World
    $16.89
    C$32.88
    A$14.63
    £15.57
  2. The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough
    The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough
    $13.66
    C$19.99
    A$27.99
    £19.84
  3. Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees
    Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees
    $15.40
    C$19.95
    A$35.00
    £14.28
  4. Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
    Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
    $10.29
    C$22.99
    A$33.50
    £19.80

Description

"[Maathai's] political involvement is also detailed in this story: her opposition to environmentally irresponsible government plans and how she joined in protest with other women for the release of political prisoners. Each spread matches several paragraphs on one topic with one or more scenes of stylized humans and animals against extremely bright colors.... A solid introduction to an important figure." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

Recommended Age 6 - 9
Author Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrator Margaux Carpentier
ISBN 1623718856
Publication Date Jun 6, 2021
Publisher Crocodile Books
Language English