Mama Miti
Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli is an engaging biography about the STEM hero and environmentalist Dr. Wangari Maathi. The story begins with Dr. Maathi learning about the power and utility of trees from her community. Using this indigenous knowledge from her elders, she solved pressing environmental problems facing people in Kenya. When women from neighboring communities asked for help, she provided each woman with tree seeds, which solved their problems and provided them with a sense of hope.
The illustrations by Kadir Nelson capture the power and presence of Dr. Maathi. I love how Nelson place haloes behind the heads of women in the story.
For parents and educators, this book provides an example of a change agent who combined indigenous knowledge and academic training to create societal change. The rich storyline, science themes, and civic action make this book great to use in English, Science, and Social Studies classes.
This is a must have book in your home or school library. It also serves as a great gift for a budding scientist who needs a real life STEM hero to admire.
Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli is an engaging biography about the STEM hero and environmentalist Dr. Wangari Maathi. The story begins with Dr. Maathi learning about the power and utility of trees from her community. Using this indigenous knowledge from her elders, she solved pressing environmental problems facing people in Kenya. When women from neighboring communities asked for help, she provided each woman with tree seeds, which solved their problems and provided them with a sense of hope.
The illustrations by Kadir Nelson capture the power and presence of Dr. Maathi. I love how Nelson place haloes behind the heads of women in the story.
For parents and educators, this book provides an example of a change agent who combined indigenous knowledge and academic training to create societal change. The rich storyline, science themes, and civic action make this book great to use in English, Science, and Social Studies classes.
This is a must have book in your home or school library. It also serves as a great gift for a budding scientist who needs a real life STEM hero to admire.
Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli is an engaging biography about the STEM hero and environmentalist Dr. Wangari Maathi. The story begins with Dr. Maathi learning about the power and utility of trees from her community. Using this indigenous knowledge from her elders, she solved pressing environmental problems facing people in Kenya. When women from neighboring communities asked for help, she provided each woman with tree seeds, which solved their problems and provided them with a sense of hope.
The illustrations by Kadir Nelson capture the power and presence of Dr. Maathi. I love how Nelson place haloes behind the heads of women in the story.
For parents and educators, this book provides an example of a change agent who combined indigenous knowledge and academic training to create societal change. The rich storyline, science themes, and civic action make this book great to use in English, Science, and Social Studies classes.
This is a must have book in your home or school library. It also serves as a great gift for a budding scientist who needs a real life STEM hero to admire.
