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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 somethingand 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 changeProduct Videos
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Author Jeanette Winter
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 3
Lexile 730
Accelerated Reading Level 3.7
Subject Science
Standard S3L2. Explain the effects of pollution and humans have on the environment.
Copyright 2008
