Bibliograph

The boy who harnessed the wind, William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer ; illustrated by Anna Hymas

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The boy who harnessed the wind, William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer ; illustrated by Anna Hymas

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplates

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The boy who harnessed the wind

Oclc number

879983524

Responsibility statement

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer ; illustrated by Anna Hymas

Summary

In this memoir adapted for young readers, William Kamkwamba describes the drought that struck his tiny village in Malawi, his subsequent interest in science, and his idea to 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.--, (Source of description not identified)

Target audience

juvenile

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