Little Naturalists: Wangari Maathai Planted Trees

Meet Wangari Maathai (1940–2011): a Kenyan environmentalist and women’s rights crusader who pushed for tree-planting, forest conservation, and democracy! The Green Belt Movement she founded spread across Africa and worldwide – and for her incredible environmental efforts, Wangari even won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 (the first to an environmentalist and African woman!). Let Kate Coombs' fun, playful narrative and Seth Lucas's enchanting art inspire young readers in Little Naturalists: Wangari Maathai Planted Trees, as they learn to be adventurous and brave. A 22pg board book perfect for teaching your little naturalists about this remarkable activist!