Library's review
In this picture book adaptation of the adult autobiography, inventor and entrepreneur Kamkwamba gives us a glimpse into his life as a 14-year-old in drought-ridden Malawi and how he came to help his family, community, and nation. Author’s Note.
Lexile
850L
Publication
Dial Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
"When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes"--
Awards
Charter Oak Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (K-2 — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.31 inches
ISBN
0803735111 / 9780803735118
DDC/MDS
| 621.4 |
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