Planting peace : the story of Wangari Maathai
Book
"EXPLORES POLITICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN AN INSPIRATIONAL WAY 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"--
Available copies
- 7 of 10 copies available at Westchester Library System.
Current holds
0 current holds with 10 total copies.| Location | Call Number / Shelving Location |
Barcode | Status / Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chappaqua Library | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31005153892825 |
Available - |
| Eastchester Public Library | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31008152424541 |
Checked out 05/04/2024 |
| Greenburgh Public Library | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31009154797983 |
Available - |
| John C. Hart Memorial Library | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31030155070733 |
Checked out 05/07/2024 |
| New Rochelle Public Library | JB MAATHAI H (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31019156569884 |
Available - |
| Rye Free Reading Room | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31028153294032 |
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| Scarsdale Public Library | ACQ108067 (Text) On Order |
ACQ108067 |
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| The Field Library | J BIO MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31022152272115 |
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| White Plains Public Library | J BIOGRAPHY MAATHAI, WANGARI (Text) Juvenile Nonfiction |
31544201089208 |
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| Yonkers Grinton I. Will Library | J B MAATHAI (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31035162190945 |
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