The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Young Readers Edition (Hardcover)

The "New York Times" bestselling memoir of the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village is now perfect for young readers
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.

General

Imprint:	Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2015
Authors:	William Kamkwamba • Bryan Mealer
Illustrators:	Anna Hymas
Dimensions:	217 x 150 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	293
ISBN-13:	978-0-8037-4080-8
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > General Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-8037-4080-8
Barcode:	9780803740808

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