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Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
(Hardback)
Available Formats
Hardback
Published: 12th August 2025
Paperback
Published: 12th August 2025
Paperback
Published: 12th August 2025
Hardback
Published: 12th August 2025
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
Contributors:
By (Author) Ruth Percival
Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu
Series:
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:
Wayland
Publication Date:
12th August 2025
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
Children
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Other Subjects:
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Hardback
Number of Pages:
32
Dimensions:
Width 194mm, Height 256mm, Spine 8mm
Weight:
300g
Description
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.Author Bio
Ruth Percival (Author)
Ruth Percival is a highly experienced editor of over ten years and has commissioned and edited award-winning books. She specialises in children's non-fiction and has written several books for young children.Alexandra Badiu (Illustrator) Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.