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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.
I had no clue who Wangari Maathai is, though her name vaguely sounds familiar. Maybe I have read a few bits and bobs about her somewhere, but my mind just cannot remember everyone. XD In this book we meet Wangari, a girl living in Kenya. A girl who is very close with nature and her family. And a girl who gets the chance to fulfil her dreams when her parents allow her to go to school and from that point even to university and more.
Wagnari loves science and biology and I just adored seeing her get all the chances. But of course, not everything is right. We read how she encounters racism. How her country is changing. From British rule to their own democracy. Well, I wonder if it is that much better given how is in control of the country.
I had no clue who Wangari Maathai is, though her name vaguely sounds familiar. Maybe I have read a few bits and bobs about her somewhere, but my mind just cannot remember everyone. XD In this book we meet Wangari, a girl living in Kenya. A girl who is very close with nature and her family. And a girl who gets the chance to fulfil her dreams when her parents allow her to go to school and from that point even to university and more.
Wagnari loves science and biology and I just adored seeing her get all the chances. But of course, not everything is right. We read how she encounters racism. How her country is changing. From British rule to their own democracy. Well, I wonder if it is that much better given how is in control of the country.
sinamile's review against another edition
4.0
ARC Review: Received for free via Netgalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
CW/TW: racism
I liked it. It's an easy read and reaches hs about an amazing woman that, despite men trying to stop her from doing so, succeed in life. She teaches young girls to beluev in themselves and to fight for what they believe is right despite government corruption and men doing what they do best—underestimating a woman and belittling her for being a woman. Dr Maathai did what had to be done to save her country and that makes me proud!
CW/TW: racism
I liked it. It's an easy read and reaches hs about an amazing woman that, despite men trying to stop her from doing so, succeed in life. She teaches young girls to beluev in themselves and to fight for what they believe is right despite government corruption and men doing what they do best—underestimating a woman and belittling her for being a woman. Dr Maathai did what had to be done to save her country and that makes me proud!
aemily's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book a lot and would love to share it with students. It's a perfect "changemaker" text, has some tier 2 vocabulary, but is fairly comprehensible for students in middle/high school, so comprehension shouldn't get in the way. Especially interesting for students who have an interest in science!
thebookishnarwhal's review against another edition
5.0
Let me introduce you to yet another wonderful book from Rebel Girls that I decided was getting a five-star rating after two pages. Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest is an installment in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series. Any book in this series is the perfect gift for any young reader.
Meet Wangari Mathai. This is her life story. From rural Kenya, she earned an education and went on to become the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a leader of the Green Belt Movement, Mathai decided that the solution to the problems in the area was simple, and they needed to plant trees. This story teaches readers the importance of making your voice heard and using that voice to protect the natural world.
This is another book by Rebel Girls to reread and have the physical copy in my home library. Children of all ages should hear this story and it is a book that should be in every classroom, bookstore, and library. This historical fiction chapter book includes additional information on Dr. Wangari Maathai’s lasting legacy and three educational activities designed to encourage activism and caring for the planet.
Meet Wangari Mathai. This is her life story. From rural Kenya, she earned an education and went on to become the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a leader of the Green Belt Movement, Mathai decided that the solution to the problems in the area was simple, and they needed to plant trees. This story teaches readers the importance of making your voice heard and using that voice to protect the natural world.
This is another book by Rebel Girls to reread and have the physical copy in my home library. Children of all ages should hear this story and it is a book that should be in every classroom, bookstore, and library. This historical fiction chapter book includes additional information on Dr. Wangari Maathai’s lasting legacy and three educational activities designed to encourage activism and caring for the planet.
thebookishnarwhal's review against another edition
5.0
Let me introduce you to yet another wonderful book from Rebel Girls that I decided was getting a five-star rating after two pages. Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest is an installment in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series. Any book in this series is the perfect gift for any young reader.
Meet Wangari Mathai. This is her life story. From rural Kenya, she earned an education and went on to become the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a leader of the Green Belt Movement, Mathai decided that the solution to the problems in the area was simple, and they needed to plant trees. This story teaches readers the importance of making your voice heard and using that voice to protect the natural world.
This is another book by Rebel Girls to reread and have the physical copy in my home library. Children of all ages should hear this story and it is a book that should be in every classroom, bookstore, and library. This historical fiction chapter book includes additional information on Dr. Wangari Maathai’s lasting legacy and three educational activities designed to encourage activism and caring for the planet.
Thank you to Netgalley and Rebel Girls for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Meet Wangari Mathai. This is her life story. From rural Kenya, she earned an education and went on to become the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a leader of the Green Belt Movement, Mathai decided that the solution to the problems in the area was simple, and they needed to plant trees. This story teaches readers the importance of making your voice heard and using that voice to protect the natural world.
This is another book by Rebel Girls to reread and have the physical copy in my home library. Children of all ages should hear this story and it is a book that should be in every classroom, bookstore, and library. This historical fiction chapter book includes additional information on Dr. Wangari Maathai’s lasting legacy and three educational activities designed to encourage activism and caring for the planet.
Thank you to Netgalley and Rebel Girls for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
lillanaa's review against another edition
5.0
This book was received as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Another one of these really cute stories about empowering women, there's not a lot for me to say because they're just a cute story about people who changed the world. Honestly, these Rebel Girls books are a great addition to the market, though.
Another one of these really cute stories about empowering women, there's not a lot for me to say because they're just a cute story about people who changed the world. Honestly, these Rebel Girls books are a great addition to the market, though.
alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating read about a woman who literally changed the world.
I love the match between pictures and words, although the pictures didn't come through very well in the Kindle version. It's enough to know that they'll be lovely in the finished version. The story was very interesting, and I really enjoyed learning about the Green Belt movement. The exercises at the end were great, too.
A brilliant read.
I love the match between pictures and words, although the pictures didn't come through very well in the Kindle version. It's enough to know that they'll be lovely in the finished version. The story was very interesting, and I really enjoyed learning about the Green Belt movement. The exercises at the end were great, too.
A brilliant read.
teachinsci's review against another edition
4.0
The only slightly fictionalized (likely based on interviews) biography of Wangari Maathai. This story of a Rebel whi grew up poor in Kenya and ended up becoming a doctor of biology and a politician who helped save her country and bring it back to life. She triumphs through hard work and love of family and nature.
It is targeted at the 3rd to 5th grade reading level and so it's a bit sanitized as to the treatment she endured on entering politics, but the essential story is still there. Truly a book to inspire future rebel girls.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. I have been a backer of the Rebel Girl books since the kickstarter for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. I have bought each of your books for my daughter and get to watch her delight in the stories of strong women. Thank you.
It is targeted at the 3rd to 5th grade reading level and so it's a bit sanitized as to the treatment she endured on entering politics, but the essential story is still there. Truly a book to inspire future rebel girls.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. I have been a backer of the Rebel Girl books since the kickstarter for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. I have bought each of your books for my daughter and get to watch her delight in the stories of strong women. Thank you.
angiew23's review against another edition
5.0
This new Middle Grade series is one that you will definitely need to watch out for! Rebel Girls have come out with a fantastic new set of chapter books about women from the past who stood up for rights, fought for change and made a difference in their communities. These chapter books are about 100 pages long, and include multiple full and part page illustrations per chapter. The text is a really good size and is well spaced. The language used is relatively easy to comprehend and is written in narrative form rather than using non-fiction text features. In a way, these books are somewhere between a picture book biography and an early chapter book historical fiction. Between the pictures and the narrative text it will be much facilitate comprehension and keep readers interested. They are super cool and I can definitely think of Middle Grade (Grades 3-7) students who would love these books! There are also fun activities at the end of the book meant to empower and inspire readers to dig deeper, ask questions and learn more about the ideas in the story.
In Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest readers will learn the story of environmentalist and activist Dr. Wangari Maathai, who became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. It's also a story about the importance of making your voice heard, and using that voice to protect our environment. I think that girls who care about plants, animals and the natural environment will enjoy this book and be inspired to make change in their own communities. I also think it is great that it is a story featuring a black female doctor who is seen as a leader in her field. This book is likely to be an inspiration for young girls, and especially girls who are IBPOC, around the world.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and science and create openings for future inquiry. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
In Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest readers will learn the story of environmentalist and activist Dr. Wangari Maathai, who became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. It's also a story about the importance of making your voice heard, and using that voice to protect our environment. I think that girls who care about plants, animals and the natural environment will enjoy this book and be inspired to make change in their own communities. I also think it is great that it is a story featuring a black female doctor who is seen as a leader in her field. This book is likely to be an inspiration for young girls, and especially girls who are IBPOC, around the world.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and science and create openings for future inquiry. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
chuck9997's review against another edition
4.0
Why I read this book- Its world environment day today folks!
Starting from a small village in colonized Kenya to winning Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Wangari Maathai’s story, as depicted in this book, works like a gentle coaxing to every biology enthusiast kid out there. It’s also a reminder to all the successful, grownups-
"What good was it to be big like the elephant or powerful like the leopard if you weren’t going to help when it mattered?"
Filled with beautiful illustrations and all the inspiring milestones Dr Maathai has achieved, top one being starting the Green Belt Movement, this book gives a lingering sense of hope and happiness.
Warning: this is a kid’s book. Do not expect to find the dangerous path Dr Maathai walked to be elaborated here. This is the sweet trailer which one should watch before actually diving into the actual film. Will surely catch upon her autobiography in future!
Starting from a small village in colonized Kenya to winning Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Wangari Maathai’s story, as depicted in this book, works like a gentle coaxing to every biology enthusiast kid out there. It’s also a reminder to all the successful, grownups-
"What good was it to be big like the elephant or powerful like the leopard if you weren’t going to help when it mattered?"
Filled with beautiful illustrations and all the inspiring milestones Dr Maathai has achieved, top one being starting the Green Belt Movement, this book gives a lingering sense of hope and happiness.
Warning: this is a kid’s book. Do not expect to find the dangerous path Dr Maathai walked to be elaborated here. This is the sweet trailer which one should watch before actually diving into the actual film. Will surely catch upon her autobiography in future!