The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

By: William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

When a devastating drought hit his village in Malawi, young William Kamkwamba turned to science books at his local library and came up with a life-changing idea: build a windmill from scrap parts to bring electricity and water to his family. Retold for younger readers, this inspiring true story shows how creativity and determination can light up even the darkest times, and includes photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue updating William’s journey.

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When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.

Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
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Used in World-Geography-and-Ecology 7-9

  • By: William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

  • Pages: 304

  • ISBN: 9780147510426

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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