Kamkwamba, William
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007316199
- author:
- Kamkwamba, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper True
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
When William Kamkwamba was 14, his family told him he had to leave school to work on the farm. But William had other plans. He found a way to make a difference, bringing light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.
Malawi was facing a severe crisis in 2002, with floods, drought, and famine threatening the country. William's family, like many others, were farmers relying on the maize crop. But after years of hardship, they had nothing to sell and were running out of food. Undeterred, William continued his education by borrowing books from the local library, and it was there that he discovered his passion for science and electricity.
Using scraps of metal, old bicycle parts, and wood, William built his own windmill, powered by the wind. This innovative solution changed the world for William and his family, providing electricity for their compound and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.
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