The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba is a powerful picture book that promotes responsible decision-making, perseverance, growth mindset and the environment.
A severe drought in Malawi caused 14-year-old Kamkwamba to drop out of school to save his family money. He researched how he could bring electricity to his village and built a working windmill, made from scraps, that harnessed the wind.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
Illustrator: Elizabeth Zunon
Publisher: Dial Books (2012)
ISBN: 9780803735118
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William Kamkwamba Official Website
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Resources
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Study Guide
- Learning for Justice: STEM at Work
- Reading is Fundamental: Support Materials and Activities
- Reading is Fundamental: Guide for Educators
- William Kamkwamba Ted Talk: How I Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Videos
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