Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1363
Points per Word
0.000367
Page Count
36
Points per Page
0.013889
Description
This book tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America, the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Parade.