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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition
by Kamkwamba, William; Mealer, Bryan | PB | Good
US $4.58
ApproximatelyAU $7.12
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780147510426
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0147510422
ISBN-13
9780147510426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217118230
Product Key Features
Book Title
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Young Readers Edition
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, People & Places / Africa, Architecture, Technology / Agriculture, Technology / Electricity & Electronics, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Hymas, Anna, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Digest Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"[An] inspiring story of curiosity and ingenuity." -- Publishers Weekly "This book will appeal to adults eager to impart an uplifting Third World human-interest story, but it is also sure to resonate with children who will simply love the curiosity, resilience and resourcefulness of this doughty African youth." -- Wall Street Journal "A powerful, gorgeously illustrated children's picture book." -- The Boston Globe "This is a dynamic portrait of a young person whose connection to the land, concern for his community, and drive to solve problems offer an inspiring model." -- School Library Journal "Zunon illustrates handsomely, with contrasting cut-paper-collage details and broad, sere landscapes painted in visibly textured oils." -- Kirkus "This picture book in accessible free verse will draw kids who love to construct their own engineering gadgets." -- Booklist Cooperative Children's Book Center's 2013 Best-of-the-year list. -- CCBC
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
621.4/53096897
Synopsis
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
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- e***e (461)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was in great shape and looks good. Fast shipping, great deal!
- a***l (62)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseGood quality. Great value.
- d***n (651)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent transaction! I highly recommend this business!
- c***m (417)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 3 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 05/05, Mon, Received 05/08, Thu to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- v***v (2056)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.