Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
Author: Ruth Percival
ISBN: 9781526328564
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Year first published: 25 Nov 2025
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback / softback
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.Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci
ISBN: 9781526328564
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Year first published: 25 Nov 2025
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback / softback
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.Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci
