{"product_id":"wangaris-trees-of-peace-a-true-story-from-africa-isbn-9781328869210","title":"Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman’s passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes an author’s note. | \u003cp\u003e\"The tightly focused text moves quickly without sacrificing impact . . . Winter’s images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari’s movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply—a powerful demonstration of Wangari’s work.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The compact story does offer a way into one of our less-limned Nobel Prize winners, and with adults to fill the gaps in, this could be an appealing introcduction.\"—\u003cem\u003eT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ehe Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The ethics and outcome of the tale are not forced on the reader. Rather, it is told very gently—like any good story—and is brightly illustrated.”—\u003cem\u003eThe Georgia Straight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Award-winning writer and illustrator Jeanette Winter's clear text and bold paintings (right) make it easy to imagine the story of Maathai and the women of the Green Belt Movement she started.\"—\u003cem\u003eAmerican Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" . . . beautifully illustrated and simply written for young children.\"--\u003cem\u003eSacramento Bee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jeanette Winter's singular illustrative style is recognizable by the organic patterns and lively pastel hues . . . Scenes of crouching women planting tiny saplings . . . and, later, images of lush, bird-filled forests . . . celebrate [Maathai's] powerful vision.\"—\u003cem\u003eAudubon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, Best Books of the Year 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890282033381,"sku":"NP9781328869210","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328869210.jpg?v=1730232937","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wangaris-trees-of-peace-a-true-story-from-africa-isbn-9781328869210","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}