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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.

Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-100803740808

ISBN-139780803740808

eBay Product ID (ePID)201639249

Product Key Features

Book TitleBoy Who Harnessed the Wind : Young Readers Edition

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, People & Places / Africa, Architecture, Technology / Agriculture, Technology / Electricity & Electronics, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage

Publication Year2015

LanguageEnglish

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorWilliam Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1in

Item Length8.5in

Item Width5.8in

Item Weight15 Oz

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LCCN2014-019191

Reviews"William Kamkwamba's achievements with wind energy should serve as a model of what one person, with an inspired idea, can do to tackle the crisis we face. His book tells a moving and exciting story."-Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Laureate "This is an amazing, inspiring and heartwarming story! It's about harnessing the power not just of the wind, but of imagination and ingenuity. Those are the most important forces we have for saving our planet. William Kamkwamba is a hero for our age."-Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein and Benjamin Franklin "This book is inspirational. What William did took nothing more than initiative and a little learning, yet he changed his village and his life. There's never been a better time to Do It Yourself, and I love how much we can learn from those who often have no other choice."-Chris Anderson, editor in chief of Wired and author of Free and The Long Tail Praise for the Young Readers Edition: * "This is a fascinating, well-told account that will intrigue curious minds . . . An inspiring, incredible story."- School Library Journal , starred review, "William Kamkwamba's achievements with wind energy should serve as a model of what one person, with an inspired idea, can do to tackle the crisis we face. His book tells a moving and exciting story." (Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Laureate) "This is an amazing, inspiring and heartwarming story! It's about harnessing the power not just of the wind, but of imagination and ingenuity. Those are the most important forces we have for saving our planet. William Kamkwamba is a hero for our age." (Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein and Benjamin Franklin) "This book is inspirational. What William did took nothing more than initiative and a little learning, yet he changed his village and his life. There's never been a better time to Do It Yourself, and I love how much we can learn from those who often have no other choice." (Chris Anderson, editor in chief of Wired and author of Free and The Long Tail)

Dewey Edition23

Grade fromFifth Grade

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal621.4/53096897

Lc Classification NumberTj140.K36a3 2015

Illustrated byHymas, Anna

Number of Pages304 Pages