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Sep 29, 2009 · March 3, 2020. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is the inspiring autobiography of William Kamkwamba, the boy from Malawi who built a windmill out of spare parts from a junkyard to bring electricity to his family's home. Growing up, William and his family faced famine and hardship when their maize crop failed.
Jul 27, 2010 · The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.
Mar 1, 2019 · The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind” tells the true story of William Kamkwamba; the young Malawian genius who built a windmill entirely via DIY methods in the early 2000s, to save his family and village from drought and famine.
He dreams of building a windmill that could power lights and a water pump to irrigate the family farm. He thinks of the bicycle dynamo and begins to formulate a plan. Instead of attending school in Kachokolo, William goes to the scrapyard near the school to harvest parts for his windmill.
A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a...
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Sep 29, 2009 · William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find.
Jan 19, 2012 · Buy. Read An Excerpt. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Picture Book Edition. By William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Best Seller. Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books. Hardcover $18.99. Jan 19, 2012| ISBN 9780803735118| 6-8 years. Buy. Ebook $7.99. Jan 19, 2012| ISBN 9781101578636| 6-8 years. Buy.
