Bibliographic Information: Nivola, C.A. (2008). Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai. Illus. Claire A. Nivola. New York, NY: Frances Foster Books.
Brief Annotation: This is a beautifully illustrated account of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai's determination to restore her country to the beautiful place it was in her childhood. It includes a short biography of Maathai at the end.
Genre: Biography
Grade Level: 2 - 8
Readers who will like this book: Anyone interested in biographies. Young girls who want to make a difference and have a profound effect on their world.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. A wonderful look into the life of a courageous, determined, yet modest woman who changed her world for the better. A truly inspiring story.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: How can one person make a real difference in the world?
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