The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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William Kamkwamba Orden de los libros
5 de agosto de 1987
William Kamkwamba es un innovador impulsado por una insaciable curiosidad e ingenio. A pesar de que su educación se vio interrumpida por una hambruna, se sumergió en el aprendizaje de una pequeña biblioteca comunitaria. Su fascinación por las turbinas eólicas lo inspiró a construir la suya propia, reutilizando materiales desechados. Sus innovaciones en energías renovables llevaron electricidad y esperanza a su comunidad. Kamkwamba encarna el poder de la educación y la perseverancia para superar la adversidad.
- 2023
- 2009
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind LP
- 442 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura
Set against the backdrop of drought-stricken Malawi, the story follows William Kamkwamba's inspiring journey of innovation and determination. Faced with immense challenges, he dreams of building a windmill to provide electricity and water for his family. Using scrap materials, he constructs a functional windmill that powers lights and a water pump, showcasing his ingenuity and resourcefulness. William's remarkable achievements highlight themes of resilience and the transformative power of education and creativity in overcoming adversity.
- 2009
The Boy who Harnessed the Wind
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old his parents told him that he must leave school and come and work on the family farm as they could no longer afford the $80 a year tuition fees. This is the story of his refusal to give up on learning and reading.
