Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai

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.

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Percival
• Assisted by: Alexandra Badiu (Illustration)
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 27.11.2025
• EAN: 9781526328564
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2856-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Great Scientists
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales)