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

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: New York, NY Puffin Books 2015Description: 293 p. illISBN:
  • 9780147510426
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • [Fic]
Online resources: Summary: 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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Livros Livros ECB - ÁGUAS CLARAS A Library [Fic] KAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 9788563220820
Livros Livros ECB - SUDOESTE P Year 9 [Fic] KAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00058265SSW
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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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