The Best Seat in Second Grade
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Best Seat in Second Grade

By Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter (Illustrator)

Part of the The Best... series

A boy secretly takes his classroom hamster on a field trip to the science museum, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

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48 pages· 1,125 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Sam's excitement turns to panic when George, the class hamster, escapes into the museum's Hamster Habitat during a field trip. Can Sam retrieve his furry friend before it's too late? Join the adventure as Sam navigates unexpected challenges, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way. Will he manage to save the day and bring George back safely? Dive into this delightful tale of mishaps and discoveries, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world of reading on their own.

From the publisher

Sam has the best seat in second grade–right next to George Washington, the class pet! Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.”Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.The Best Seat in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,125
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about petsBooks about lost and found possessionsBooks about field tripsBooks about museumsBooks about school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
89032
Publication
Published
August 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060007362

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