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
| ISBN: | 9781526328564 |
| Publication date: | 27th November 2025 |
| Author: | Ruth Percival |
| Illustrator: | Alexandra Badiu |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Great Scientists |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Science |
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.
Wangari Maathai is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Wangari Maathai features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Science
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Wangari Maathai was written by Ruth Percival and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Wangari Maathai has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Great Scientists series
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