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E D I T O R ' S P I C K
by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News
As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari Maathai
was taught to respect nature. She grew up
loving the land, plants and
animals that surrounded her
— from the giant mugumo
trees to the tiny tadpoles
that swam in the river.
Although most Kenyan girls
were not educated, Wangari,
curious and hardworking,
was allowed to go to school.
There her mind sprouted
like a seed. She excelled at science and
went on to study in the United States.
After returning home, Wangari traveled
across Kenya to promote the rights of her
countrywomen and to help save the land,
one tree at a time.
Seeds of Change: Plant-
ing a Path to Peace brings
to life the story of Wangari
Maathai, the first African
woman and environmen-
talist, to win a Nobel
Peace Prize. Its engaging
narrative and vibrant
images paint a robust
portrait of this champion
of the land and of
women's rights.
By Jen Cullerton Johnson • Illustrate by Sonia Lynn Sadler
Seeds of Change
Words are everywhere. Think of every word as
a chance to help your child become a better
reader. Look
for words on
signs, maps,
billboards,
food
packages,
money and
birthday
cards.
Point out words to your child wherever you
see them. Say them out loud and have your
child repeat the
words back to
you. Take time to
sound them out
and show how
the letters and
combinations
of letters make
sounds.
How many of these words can your child find hidden on either side of a dollar bill:
Words Hidden in Money
Cooking together is
good for your kids
in many ways. It is
a time to talk
together, math
skills come into
play and by
choosing quick,
healthy recipes
you are fostering a
lifetime of good nutrition.
And cooking helps build self-confidence, too.
Here is a simple, healthy snack recipe that is fun to
make and fun to eat! Try it with your child today.
Wash apples. You can use red or green apples
(or both).
Slice apple into thin sticks. Don't remove the peel.
Use peanut butter, yogurt or hummus as your dip.
For variety, mix the apple sticks with sticks of your
favorite cheese.
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