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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting? Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way. Randy Siegel's quirky, informative text mixed with Serge Bloch's spare but exuberant illustrations (which make use of real pennies) make this book a must-have for lovers of American history...
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Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Relates the reasons why certain historical places and people have been honored by being depicted on American coins and paper money, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "This Old Man."
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a penny, explores its history, and teaches readers how pennies are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the penny.