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Aklilu Lemma: The Story of a Young Scientist and Magical Plant
Aklilu Lemma: The Story of a Young Scientist and Magical Plant
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History is full of unsung heroes.
There are hundreds, no,
of people from across the planet and throughout history who have done genuinely amazing things for the human race . . . and most people don't know a thing about them!
This is the story of one of those heroes. An outstanding professor called Aklilu Lemma. He was a
from Ethiopia and led an extraordinary life full of achievements, campaigns, and adventures.
Very early on in his career, Aklilu Lemma discovered a natural cure for a disease known as
,
which won him an award called the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize." That was a MASSIVE achievement, especially for someone from Ethiopia! This well-illustrated children's book narrates the true story of this scientist in a way that teaches and inspires children.