Arthur Turns Green
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Arthur Turns Green

By Marc Brown

Part of the Arthur series

A class project to help the environment sparks imagination and creativity in a group of students.

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32 pages· 893 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Arthur's odd behavior and talk of a Big Green Machine leave his sister D.W. puzzled and uneasy. When he arrives at dinner with green-stained hands, her curiosity peaks. Is Arthur up to something sinister, or is there a surprising twist? Discover the truth behind Arthur's mysterious actions and learn how he plans to make a difference just in time for Earth Day. This charming tale unfolds with a delightful message about going green, printed on eco-friendly materials.

From the publisher

Celebrated author/illustrator Marc Brown revisits his beloved bestselling character in the first new Arthur picture book in almost ten years! Arthur comes home from school and begins sneaking around the house, taking notes and talking about a Big Green Machine. D.W. is suspicious of her brother’s weird behavior, but when Arthur shows up late for dinner with green hands, she really gets the creeps! But it turns house Arthur is making a poster listing all the ways to save energy at home–and go green! Just in time for Earth Day, this heartwarming story will be printed on recycled paper with soy based ink.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
893
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the environmentBooks about holidaysBooks about schoolBooks about siblings
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 4, 2014
First published
April 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316129237

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