If I Built a Car
If I Built a Car
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If I Built a Car

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Part of the If I Built Book Series
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3 - 5
Reading age
40
Page count
17
Words per page
~549L
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Jan 1, 2007
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“If I built a car, it’d be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I’d do. . . .” Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! there’s a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!

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Book Details

ISBN
9780142408254
Publication Date
January 1, 2007
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
17
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 5 years
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
156999204
Est. Lexile® Level
~549L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
3.6
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
88447
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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