A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from old science books, he builds a windmill for his village. A true story of perseverance, patience, and innovation.

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Age Range

6 - 8

Genre

biography

2012-01-19

Page Count

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Grade Level

1st - 3rd

ISBN

9780803735118

Lexile

850

Themes

innovation

energy

perseverance

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Read Aloud Guide

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Vocabulary Guide

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Word Search

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Memory Match

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