Adventures of the Lead Busters Club, Henry and His Worries

The Lead Busters are meeting to talk about lead.

Henry is worried. He knows that some paint has lead, and he’s afraid to use his paint box and finger-paints.

Agatha is worried too. She has a pencil. She heard someone call it a "lead pencil." She’s afraid to use her pencil.

Henry asks their teacher, Ms. Marble, for help.

Ms. Marble says they do not have to worry.

Henry’s

paint box is safe.
It is marked "nontoxic."
That means there is no lead in the paint.

Henry’s finger-paints are safe too.
They are marked "nontoxic."
That means there is no lead in the finger-paints.

Agatha’s pencil is safe. A long time ago, pencils had lead in them. But today there is no lead in pencils.

Remember: Always ask a grownup if you are worried about lead.

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Remember: Always ask a grownup if you are worried about lead.

Let’s Write About It Do you have any questions about lead? You can write them here:

Let’s Write About It

Do you have any questions about lead? You can write them here: