The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library . . . and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. Persevering against the odds, William built a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps, and thus became the local hero who harnessed the wind. Lyrically told and gloriously illustrated, this story will inspire many as it shows how - even in the worst of times - a great idea and a lot of hard work can still rock the world.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0803735111
ISBN13:9780803735118
Release Date:January 2012
Publisher:Rocky Pond Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.93 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.3" x 11.1"
Age Range:6 to 8 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 3
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Great Example for Children, lovely
Published by Jasmine , 5 years ago
True story adapted for children. A wonderful example of innovation, wonder, resourcefulness and care for community.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
