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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Readers Edition by Bryan Mealer

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Type
Novel
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
ISBN
9780147510426

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0147510422
ISBN-13
9780147510426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217118230

Product Key Features

Book Title
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Young Readers Edition
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Architecture, People & Places / Africa, Technology / Agriculture, Technology / Electricity & Electronics, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Illustrator
Hymas, Anna, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Format
Digest Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"[An] inspiring story of curiosity and ingenuity." -- Publishers Weekly "This book will appeal to adults eager to impart an uplifting Third World human-interest story, but it is also sure to resonate with children who will simply love the curiosity, resilience and resourcefulness of this doughty African youth." -- Wall Street Journal "A powerful, gorgeously illustrated children's picture book." -- The Boston Globe "This is a dynamic portrait of a young person whose connection to the land, concern for his community, and drive to solve problems offer an inspiring model." -- School Library Journal "Zunon illustrates handsomely, with contrasting cut-paper-collage details and broad, sere landscapes painted in visibly textured oils." -- Kirkus "This picture book in accessible free verse will draw kids who love to construct their own engineering gadgets." -- Booklist Cooperative Children's Book Center's 2013 Best-of-the-year list. -- CCBC
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
621.4/53096897
Synopsis
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. 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., Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. 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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  • by mL-eR-EITFa@Deleted
    10 Apr, 2019

    Excellent book. Perfect condition.

    Book delivered on time. As expected, it was marked with the name of the library which sold it, but was otherwise in perfect condition. Very pleased.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: clickgoodwillbooks

  • by ttran11305
    07 Oct, 2016

    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    I got the book for my daughter right after few days ordered. It is new. Just by reading the title, I was curious and read the book too lol.

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