Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women
who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Wangari Maathai!
In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Eucabeth
Odhiambo, readers learn about the amazing life of Wangari Maathai--and
how she persisted.
When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in
Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green
Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her
plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace
Prize for her work.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white
illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in
Wangari Maathai's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women
into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series,
featuring so many more women who persisted, including Malala Yousafzai,
Oprah Winfrey, and more!