In "Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest," readers are introduced to the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, a groundbreaking environmentalist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The narrative follows her passion for the environment and her determination to combat deforestation in Kenya by planting trees. With the help of her community, she starts the Green Belt Movement, empowering individuals to restore their natural surroundings and promote sustainable practices. Through Wangari's journey, young readers learn about the importance of nature, resilience, and the impact one person can have on the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called A Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls Chapter Book .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Rebel Girls Inc .

Rebel Girls is an award-winning media company founded in 2012. Through a combination of thought-provoking content, stellar design, and business innovation, Rebel Girls is redefining the boundaries of indie publishing to inspire a global community of progressive families spanning seventy countries. Rebel Girls is home to a diverse and passionate group of rebels who work together in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Merida (Mexico), London, and Milan. Nancy Ohlin is the author of Thorn Abbey and Beauty . She lives with her family in upstate New York.