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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
What Happens to a Hamburger
Written by Paul Showers · Illustrated by Anne Rockwell
Discover how food transforms into energy and strength through digestion.
3.9 Goodreads · 140 ratings
32 pages· 977 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 520L
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Bookroo's summary
Ever wondered what happens to a hamburger after you eat it? Journey through the fascinating process of digestion, where food becomes energy, bones, and muscles. From carrots to pickles, explore how each bite fuels your body, making you stronger and healthier. Uncover the secrets of your stomach and intestines as they work tirelessly to help you grow. Dive into this captivating exploration of the body's inner workings and find out how every meal contributes to your vitality.
From the publisher
What happens to a hamburger and all the other foods we eat? Digestion! In your mouth, your stomach, and your intestines, food is turned into bones and muscles and energy for your body to use. Carrots and peaches, eggs and pickles, all make you strong and healthy and help you grow.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 977
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 13833
Publication
- Published
- May 15, 1985
- First published
- January 1, 1970
- Publisher
- Harpercoll
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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