Unbowed

Maathai, Wangari

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Quick Read - Level 4 English - Penguin Readers

Born in the Kenyan Highlands, Wangari Maathai never lost her connection with the land. She started the 'Green Belt Movement', which planted trees where forests were being destroyed. Environmental campaigns led to wider political protests and the fight for democracy - and when democracy was finally won, Maathai became an elected politician. This is her story.

Number of words - 20,669
1,700 headwords
Contemporary, British English

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