num_pages: 32
description: 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 womans passion vision and determination inspired great change. Includes an authors note.This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste. 
language: English
title: Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
publisher: Harcourt