Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest, Rebel Girls
Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest, Rebel Girls
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Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest

Author: Rebel Girls

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Unabridged: 1 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/25/2020


Synopsis

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a historical novel based on the life of Dr. Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and environmentalist from Kenya.

Wangari lives in the lush, green, land of rural Kenya where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky, and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favorite fig tree, and at night she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother’s stories.

Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry. After all her studies, Dr. Wangari Maathai realizes there is a simple solution to these problems: plant a forest full of trees.

Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest is the story of environmentalist and activist Dr. Wangari Maathai, who became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. It's also a story about the importance of making your voice heard, and using that voice to protect the natural world.

This historical fiction chapter book includes additional text on Dr. Wangari Maathai’s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to encourage caring for the planet and believing in the power of one.

About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series

Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!

About The Author

Rebel Girls (Author) REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.


Reviews

Just into 2 pages into the book, I was like 'Well, this is a 5 star book!' and hell yes, I was right! I seriously did not want to finish up reading this book because it's so damn beautiful and amazing and too short and really uplifting! And I will make sure to reread this one and have the physical c......more

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. Dr. Wengari Maathai Plants a Forest is a great addition to the Rebel Girls series. This is the first in this stand-alone series I've read so far, and I can't wait to discover more......more

Goodreads review by Eram

This is the story of Wangari Maathai from Kenya who got educated with the support of her family which was rare during those days specially for a girl. She enjoys nature, family, does very well in school and eventually receives a scholarship to attend university in the United States. When she arrives......more