From Beans to Batteries
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

From Beans to Batteries

Written by Steve Brace · Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Part of the One World series

Aldomaro needs batteries to pursue his dream, but money is scarce.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In Peru, young Aldomaro dreams of becoming a doctor, but his radio, a crucial learning tool, needs batteries. With his sister Amerita, he ventures to the market, hoping to sell a kilo of beans. Will their efforts be enough to power his aspirations, or will the harsh realities of their world stand in the way? Discover a tale of determination and the true value of money.

From the publisher

In Peru, Aldomero and Amerita go to the market and try to sell the kilo of beans they have picked, hoping to make enough money to buy batteries for their radio.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1999
First published
February 1, 1999
Publisher
Child's Play-International
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780859537995
LCCN
98048915
OCLC
40218821

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