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Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai

By Ruth Percival
Series: Great Scientists
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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,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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An illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement

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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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526328557

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ruth Percival Series: Great Scientists

About the Author

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.

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