A 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.
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 .
. .
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.
Includes an author's note.