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... Full description
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. |
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Physical Description: |
293 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 22 cm |
ISBN: |
9780803740808 0803740808 |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |