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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Written by William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer; illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

Drought and famine took away William Kamkwanba’s chance to continue his education. But he did not let hardship keep him from learning. What his family needed was a way to pump water from underground. This would allow his family to grow food to eat and to sell at the markets. He found his solution in a picture of a library book.

Grade Level: 4-5

Genre: Biography & Memoir

Format: Picture Story Book

Content:

Earth Science