Great Scientists : Wangari Maathai - Ruth Percival

Great Scientists

Wangari Maathai

By: Ruth Percival, Alexandra Badiu (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 12 August 2025 | Edition Number 1

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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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