Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest

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Discover the inspiring true story of Dr. Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan girl who grew up loving nature and became a Nobel Peace Prize-winning environmentalist. When her homeland’s forests disappeared, Wangari rallied her community to plant trees and restore life to the land. This beautifully illustrated chapter book shows how one person's courage and care for the planet can make a real difference, and includes fun activities to help young readers protect the environment.

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Rebel Girls is a team of storytellers who create inspiring books and podcasts about amazing women from around the world. Their most famous book, 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls', shares true tales of brave, smart, and adventurous women to encourage all children to dream big and believe in themselves.