What Happens to a Hamburger
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

What Happens to a Hamburger

By Paul Showers, Anne Rockwell (Illustrator)

Discover how food transforms into energy and strength through digestion.

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32 pages· 977 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
977
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064450133

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