Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
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African history
African women leaders
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Children's biography
Climate change
Conservation hero
Earth Day books
Eco-warrior
Environmental activist
Environmental education
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Female role models
Green Belt Movement
Inspirational stories
Kenya history
Nature conservation
Nobel Peace Prize
Social justice
Sustainability education
Tree planting
Women's rights
Product details
- ISBN 9781526328564
- Weight: 126g
- Dimensions: 188 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 27 Nov 2025
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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
Ruth Percival (Author)
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 (Illustrator)
Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.
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 (Illustrator)
Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.
