The Adventures of an Aluminum Can
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Adventures of an Aluminum Can

Written by Alison Inches · Illustrated by Mark Chambers

Part of the Little Green Books series

Follow an aluminum can's journey from ore to baseball bat through recycling adventures.

3.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings
24 pages· 976 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~480L
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a whimsical journey with an aluminum can as it transforms from bauxite rock to a shiny can, and eventually, a baseball bat. Through humorous diary entries, the can narrates its adventures from the manufacturing line to the recycling plant, highlighting the ecological impact and resourcefulness of recycling. Will it find a new purpose in its next life? Discover the surprising twists in this tale of transformation and sustainability.

From the publisher

Follows the story of a piece of aluminum as it goes from ore in the ground to a refinery and becomes an aluminum can, and then becomes recycled as a baseball bat.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
976
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

3.9

out of 7

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
134102
Publication
Published
May 5, 2009
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416972211
LCCN
2010277724
OCLC
233544954

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