Planting peace : the story of Wangari Maathai
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Carpentier, Margaux, illustrator.
Published
Northampton, MA : Crocodile Books, 2021.
ISBN
9781623718855, 1623718856
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Juvenile Easy Reader | JE HOOKS | On Shelf |
| Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | JP REAL LIFE READS MAATHAI | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B MAATHAI | On Shelf |
| Blue Island Public Library - Juvenile New | JUV BIO MAA | On Shelf |
| Clarendon Hills Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 921 MAATHAI | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Creative nonfiction.
Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya) -- Juvenile literature.
Maathai, Wangari -- Juvenile literature.
Nobel Prize winners -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Tree planters (Persons) -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women conservationists -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women environmentalists -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women Nobel Prize winners -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women politicians -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women's rights -- Kenya -- Juvenile literature.
Creative nonfiction.
Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya) -- Juvenile literature.
Maathai, Wangari -- Juvenile literature.
Nobel Prize winners -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Tree planters (Persons) -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women conservationists -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women environmentalists -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women Nobel Prize winners -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women politicians -- Kenya -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women's rights -- Kenya -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Northampton, MA : Crocodile Books, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781623718855, 1623718856
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hooks, G., & Carpentier, M. (2021). Planting peace: the story of Wangari Maathai . Crocodile Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn and Margaux, Carpentier. 2021. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai. Crocodile Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn and Margaux, Carpentier. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai Crocodile Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hooks, Gwendolyn, and Margaux Carpentier. Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai Crocodile Books, 2021.
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