How Much Is That Guinea Pig in the Window?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

How Much Is That Guinea Pig in the Window?

Written by Joanne Rocklin · Illustrated by Meredith Johnson

A class races to recycle for a guinea pig prize.

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48 pages· 2,128 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In Mr. Day's fourth-grade class, students embark on a recycling challenge to earn enough money for a guinea pig. As they calculate and collect, will their teamwork and determination be enough to bring their furry friend home? Discover the twists and turns of this eco-friendly adventure, where every bottle and can counts towards a shared dream.

From the publisher

Combining two concepts into one, Scholastic came up with a new twist to their Hello Reader beginning reader line. The innovative Hello Math Reader series combines simple math concepts in an easy-to-read story plus six pages of math activities for parents and children to enjoy together. Grade 2 - Grade 3.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
2,128
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about teamworkBooks about petsBooks about recycling
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17320
Publication
Published
October 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590227162

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