Paperback. Wangari Maathai tells the story of this scientist and women's rights activist. It explores how she inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned.Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci An illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai (Paperback)
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group, London
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1526328569
ISBN 13: 9781526328564
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Badiu, Alexandra
Condition: new

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Wangari Maathai tells the story of this scientist and women's rights activist. It explores how she inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty.

Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned.

Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci

About the Authors

Ruth Percival is a highly experienced editor of over ten years and has commissioned and edited award-winning books. She specialises in children's non-fiction and has written several books for young children.

Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.

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