| Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa Contributor(s): Winter, Jeanette (Author), Winter, Jeanette (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152065458 ISBN-13: 9780152065454 Publisher: Clarion Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2008 Annotation: A 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 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007034810 |
| Age Level: 4-7 |
| Grade Level: PreK-2 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.4" W x 10.98" L (0.81 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - East Africa - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Awards: Virginia Readers Choice Award, Nominee, Primary, 2011 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010 Red Clover Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010 Nautilus Award, Winner, Children's Nonfiction, 2009 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Nonfiction, 2011 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010 Cybils, Finalist, Nonfiction Picture Book, 2008 |
| Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/11/2008 pg. 45 Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2008 pg. 898 New York Times Book Review 09/14/2008 pg. 19 School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 113 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2008 pg. 100 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2008 SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2008 pg. 38 Booklist 12/15/2008 pg. 48 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122901 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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.This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winter, Jeanette: - JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City. |
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