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The boy who harnessed the wind
Kamkwamba, William, 1987-2019
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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.
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Imprint:
Puffin Books 2019
Collation:
304 pages 20 cm
ISBN:
9781984816122
Language:
English
BRN:
8719794
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Stratford Library | Children's non-fiction | J968.9704 | Onloan - Due: 24 Jun 2025 |