The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, (Paperback)

from scote23

I always enjoy picture book biographies, particularly biographies like this, which I think are very inspirational. It almost makes me wish I had wanted to be an engineer instead of a librarian! (but not quite)

from CarrieHardesty

I enjoyed this book because of the descriptive language, the use of the character's native language, and the informational pages at the end of the story. The author uses phrases such as, "the monster in his belly," to help readers understand and feel empathy toward the hungry families in the stor...

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This is the young readers edition of a true story, perfect for grades 3 through 8. I was amazed that William Kamkwamba brought electricity into his home after studying only a few books. After all, he hadn't completed any formal schooling due to a lack of money. What power there is in books! And t...

from ehwall

I laughed, I cried, I was inspired, I kicked myself for my life's lack of motivation; So many emotions crept up in me over the course of this autobiography's 278 pages. As a budding science teacher in a big city with a bigger wage gap, this is exactly how I dream even at least one student will fe...

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This is the true story of William Kamkwamba who was born in Malawi, Africa. He and his family lived on a farm where they grew corn, a staple of every meal. As a boy he believed in magic, and even spent money on a potion that would make him stronger than the kids who were teasing him. Unfortunatel...