Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan.If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they canmake enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby GilroyPark.

CAN they do it?

Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along withreaders -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recyclingthroughout the story will help readers understand how important itis to take care of the earth.