Seeds of Change A picture book biography of scientist Wangari Maathai, the first African woman--and first environmentalist--to win a Nobel Peace Prize (in 2004), for her work planting trees in her native Kenya. Illustrations.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised in the New Talent category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience. It also was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Lee & Low Books Inc .