Grade 2

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a brave girl! Imani and her friends want to dress as superheroes for their school's Fall Festival. But she can't find a superhero that looks like her. Will Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica creativa! ¡Es el momento de la Feria de Ciencias! Imani desea ganar, pero tiene que encontrar una idea que pueda vencer al volcán, que es el… Read More →

Being big is hard. Sometimes you want to do the baby things you used to do before! In this funny journey of discovery, one little girl decides to try out being a baby again, but discovers it… Read More →

Meet Hex. She's a fairy-tale witch! Hex has magic powers. She likes to fly around and play tricks on people. But don't worry. Hex is not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories.… Read More →

Meet Connor. He's a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don't be scared. Connor's not real. He's one of the monsters you… Read More →

Meet Zeeton. It's an alien! Zeeton comes from another planet. It flies around space in a spaceship! But don't worry. Zeeton's not real. It's one of the monsters you meet in stories. It just… Read More →

Young readers will sympathize with a girl looking for her pet rabbit and a meerkat family that needs a favor from a friendly giraffe. These decodable stories will delight children while they… Read More →

Three children from other countries (Somalia, Spain, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Read More →

It's not easy being different, especially when everyone keeps bring it up. Join Fifi as she learns to embrace her differences and celebrate her unique skills. This was the last straw. Fifi… Read More →

Dad says we have to move. He has a new job. Mom says I'll like my new room. Well, I'm not moving! Change isn't easy for young boys and girls. And when change means moving to a new school, a… Read More →

"One foggy, groggy morning by the salty, splashy sea, I'm sure I saw a dinosaur and I'm sure that he saw me." A dinosaur is coming ashore! Tell everyone you know! Gather at the beach to see… Read More →

Meet Roscoe. He's a zombie! Roscoe came back from the dead. He likes to snack on brains. But don't be scared. Roscoe's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to Read More →

Birds, bats, and bears live in caves. What else lives in a cave? Vibrant wildlife photographs with direct picture-to-text correspondence make this book an excellent choice for the budding… Read More →

Jill can hardly wait for her garden to grow. But when the bugs start munching, she must find a new way to enjoy her vegetables. Readers will love this story about finding a silver lining. Read More →

Chipmunks, monkeys, and owls live in trees. What else lives in a tree? Vibrant wildlife photographs with direct picture-to-text correspondence make this book an excellent choice for the… Read More →

Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures… Read More →

Mallory McDonald has her eye on the perfect purse, but it’s too expensive and Mallory’s mom is not buying! So Mallory comes up with the perfect plan to get the perfect purse. She’ll just… Read More →

What is an inclined plane? How do you use a wedge? Using easy-to-understand examples and fun-to-do experiments, discover how these two simple machines work and make the work that you do easier. Read More →

A basic overview of Independence Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

When the Indiana Fever drafted superstar Caitlin Clark in 2024, they instantly became one of the WNBA’s most popular teams. Learn about the Fever’s history and meet some of the team’s most… Read More →

Is it a twig? Is it a dead leaf? Is it a bird poop? No! It’s an animal. Discover how animals use mimicry to look like something else and stay safe from predators. After reading, put your… Read More →

Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. Today, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic… Read More →

At the first Winter Games in Chamonix, France in 1924 only a few countries were represented by a dozen or more athletes. Today, about 3,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries compete in the… Read More →