Wangari's Trees of Peace

Title: Wangari’s Trees of Peace

Author: Jeanette Winter

Illustrator: Jeanette Winter

Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

http://www.harcourtbooks.com/childrensbooks

Publication Date: September 21, 2008

Genre: Nonfiction, Picture Book, Multicultural

Audience: Gr. PreK-3

Awards: 2008 School Library Journal Best Books; National Children's Book & Literacy Alliance

Overview: This book tells the true story of Wangari Maathai. While she was growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by nature & trees. But upon returning to Kenya, after studying in America, she finds that the beautiful trees in the forests are being cut down. In response, Wangari and many other women begin planting trees all over Kenya in hopes of helping the forest regrow.

Activity: This can be tied into a big science lesson about the environment. The teacher & students can brainstorm and discuss ways to “go green” & help save the earth.

Reviewer’s Name: Alexi Lemper