Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai (Frances Foster Books)

About This Book

Wangari Maathai returned to Kenya after college to find her childhood landscape stripped bare of forests and trees. This picture book tells how she founded the Green Belt Movement and inspired people to replant their land and restore what had been lost. Claire Nivola’s watercolor illustrations and flowing narrative bring this true story of environmental restoration to life. Young readers will discover how one woman’s determination and vision earned her the Nobel Peace Prize and transformed her community.