Why is the government cutting down trees?
To make room for buildings
Why does Wangari go to jail?
Because she protecs the old trees.
Is Wangari alone?
No, an "army of women helps her.
Choose three words to describe Wangari
determined - hardworking - brave - courageous - smart - intelligent - etc
What is a seedling?
A very young/ small tree
What do Wangari and her mother harvest?
Maize, sugarcane, and sweet potatoes.
Where is Wangari from?
She is from Kenya, Africa
What do Wangari and her mother collect from the forest?
Firewood
Why do you think the author says Wangari lives under an "umbrella of trees?
Because the trees protect her from the sun and rain.
Where does Wangari go to study?
She goes to the USA
How many trees did Wangari plant?
more than 30 million
Why do you think men laugh?
They don't believe women can reforest Kenya
What prize did Wangari win?
She won The Nobel Peace Prize