Garbage Collectors
Garbage Collectors
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Garbage Collectors

Written by Paulette Bourgeois & illustrated by Kim LaFave
Part of the In My Neighborhood Book Series
Paperback
$5.95
$5.53
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
893
Word count
AD590L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 1991
Publication date

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What happens to the garbage after it leaves the curb? Young children will enjoy finding out in this book, part of a series that introduces them to the important jobs done by community workers. Facts blend seamlessly into the story, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of garbage collectors. This book in the In My Neighborhood series features recycling information and tips on how kids can reduce the amount of garbage they throw away.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781550748260
    Publication Date
    April 1, 1991
    Publisher
    Kids Can Pr
    Original Publication Date
    April 1, 1991
    Page Count
    32
    Word Count
    893
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    45534221
    Lexile® Level
    AD590L
    Scholastic Level
    L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    35365
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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