Christiana Figueres, Friend of the Rainforest

By: Margarita Engle

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Synopsis: Get ready to be inspired by this biography of one-of-a-kind diplomat and activist, Christiana Figueres, whose fight to protect our planet isn't over yet.Raised in the mountains of Costa Rica surrounded by lush rainforests and vibrant wildlife, Christiana always had a deep love for the natural world. From the shimmering quetzal birds to gleaming golden toads, the biodiversity of Costa Rica was truly a sight to behold. However, with deforestation on the rise and increasing pollution, the dazzling species that defined the rainforest began gradually going extinct as Christiana grew up. Thus began Christiana's journey to becoming a diplomat and eventually one of the most influential voices in the realm of environmental activism on a mission to save the planet from losing any more precious species of wildlife.Christiana Figueres, Friend of the Rainforest is a story of perseverance sure to inspire readers from all over to take a stance in protecting our special planet.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 40 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781250440846
Related ISBNs:: 9781250843043
Publisher:: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Date of Addition:: 10/01/25
Copyrighted By:: Nazareth Hidalgo Lobo
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Reading Age:: 4–8
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Illustrated by:: Nazareth Hidalgo Lobo