Mama Miti : Wangari Maathai and the trees of Kenya / written by Donna Jo Napoli ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
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TextPublisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2010]Copyright date: ©2010Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cmISBN: - 1416935053
- 9781416935056
- SB63.M22 N37 2010
- Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011
- American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project, 2011.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection | SB63.M22 N37 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800179533 |
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"A Paula Wiseman book."
Includes bibliographical references.
In Kadir Nelson's illustrations, he uses colorful fabrics and oil paints in collage style to vividly depict the landscapes and people of Kenya. Meanwhile, Donna Jo Napoli's descriptive text provides cultural details, including some phrases in Kikuyu, the celebrated environmentalist's first language. (Miller Library Staff)
The story of Wangari Maathai, who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization, and in 2004 was the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up.
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011
American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project, 2011.