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Book

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2nd - 6th

Wangari Maathai: The Woman who Planted Millions of Trees

Franck Prevot

Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources , History , Science , Washington County Library

Resource Description

Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazing woman and an inspiring idea.

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