Wangari Maathai
1940 - 2011Kenyarevolutionary

Wangari Maathai

The Woman Who Planted a Forest

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai

1940 - 2011

When trees began disappearing in Kenya, one woman decided to fight back by planting new ones. Wangari Maathai showed the world that planting trees could protect people, the land, and freedom.

Chapters

A Girl Who Loved Trees
Chapter 1

A Girl Who Loved Trees

Planting Hope
Chapter 2

Planting Hope

Trees for Peace
Chapter 3

Trees for Peace

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