Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai grew up under Kenya's green canopies and learned early that trees mean shade, soil, water, and life.

When hills were cleared and streams thinned, she answered with something small but powerful: a seed. That seed became the Green Belt Movement-neighbors planting together, protecting parks, and restoring hope one sapling at a time.

This uplifting, kid-friendly biography shows how Wangari's steady courage helped communities grow millions of trees-and how young readers can help, too.

What kids will discover:

How a curious girl became a Nobel Peace Prize-honored leader by caring for people and the planetWhy trees matter for clean water, healthy soil, wildlife, and cooler townsHow teamwork, science, and perseverance can turn a small start into big change

Inside the book:

Five engaging chapters: Home, Study, Seed, Stand, Green BeltClear, lyrical storytelling for ages 3-8 (great read-aloud for younger readers)Two black-and-white cartoon illustrations per chapter, richly textured for printA simple "start your own green team" guide with easy steps any child or class can try

Perfect for home shelves, classrooms, and libraries, "Wangari Maathai: Seeds, Courage, and the Green Belt Movement" celebrates an African heroine whose ideas still grow today.

If your young reader loves true stories, nature, and making a difference, this book will plant inspiration-and maybe a few real trees-long after the last page.