Planting peace : the story of Wangari Maathai
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Carpentier, Margaux, illustrator.
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Status
Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor
J 921 Maathai
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J 921 Maathai
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) ; 30 cm
Street Date
2105
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"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. Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children"--,Provided by publisher.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya)
Maathai, Wangari
Nobel Prize winners -- Biography.
Tree planters (Persons) -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women conservationists -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women environmentalists -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women Nobel Prize winners -- Biography.
Women politicians -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women's rights -- Kenya.
Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya)
Maathai, Wangari
Nobel Prize winners -- Biography.
Tree planters (Persons) -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women conservationists -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women environmentalists -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women Nobel Prize winners -- Biography.
Women politicians -- Kenya -- Biography.
Women's rights -- Kenya.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hooks, G., & Carpentier, M. (2021). Planting peace: the story of Wangari Maathai . Crocodile Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn and Margaux, Carpentier. 2021. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai. Crocodile Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn and Margaux, Carpentier. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai Crocodile Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn,, and Margaux Carpentier. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai Crocodile Books, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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