Wangari's Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter Pacific Northwest and bear-head umbrella handles

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I would recommend this book to any gardener or non-gardener looking for a simple read about the highs and lows of gardening

Wangari's Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter Pacific Northwest and bear-head umbrella handlesAs a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining