Grade 2

A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years. Read More →

December is summer in Antarctica, and the warmer temperatures and constant daylight make it the best time for scientists to work. Diving for sea urchins at the bottom of the frigid sea,… Read More →

This book discusses Mercury’s distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about… Read More →

Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. And it’s the fastest planet! Learn how Mercury is like Earth’s Moon. Then discover the history of exploring Mercury, what we have found on… Read More →

Far out from the beach, you see a person swimming in the ocean. As you watch, they dive under the water, and . . . was that the splash of a fish's tail? In this book, you'll read all about… Read More →

Every year, the Christmas family puts up the biggest Christmas tree. They hang up the most lights. And their dog, Rudy, barks "Jingle Bells" for the entire neighborhood to hear. The Christmas Read More →

Have you seen a weathervane? It shows which way is north, so that we know which way the wind is blowing. Do you know which way is south and east and west? Can you point to north? Read More →

Have you ever been camping in a tent? Where did you go? What was it like at the camp? These children went camping with their uncle, while Aunty stayed at home. How could they send her a… Read More →

One of the ways people send a message is with a smile! Animals can't smile, but they have some clever ways of letting each other know information. They send messages in many different ways.… Read More →

Q and Ray can't wait to see the famous Elm Tree Park meteorite at the science center. But a new mystery sends them over the moon! Somebody has stolen the meteorite and left behind a fake. The Read More →

Blast off on a trip to discover the fascinating world of meteors. In this image-packed book, kids will learn all about these objects hurtling through space and into our atmosphere. Written in Read More →

Have you ever seen a shooting star? What you really saw was a meteor! A meteor is actually a chunk of metallic or stony matter – called a meteoroid – that enters the earth’s atmosphere from… Read More →

Mexico is one of the oldest civilizations in North America. Readers will discover how Mexico and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people,… Read More →

Mexico’s national soccer teams compete against teams from around the world in major events, including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and the Concacaf Gold Cup. Discover the beginnings of… Read More →

Soccer superstar Mia Hamm was a goal-scoring machine. At 15, she joined the US Women's National Team. In college, Hamm led her team to four straight national championships. And in 1999, she… Read More →

¡Conoce a Julia! Julia es una niña autista que ama a su familia y disfruta mucho del arte. Acompaña a Elmo, Abby y el resto del equipo de Sesame Street mientras presentan a Julia y todas las… Read More →

Children may love their older relatives, but it can be a difficult trip when visiting grandparents and older relatives. This book, now in Spanish, is a playful and touching spin on the… Read More →

Michael Jordan's career is full of impressive achievements. Between being drafted by the Chicago Bulls and winning six NBA Championships, Jordan became a household name in basketball. Off… Read More →

Michael is starting at a new school! But he's worried about making friends. Soon he meets other kids in his class. He discovers that some of them like the same books, sports, and foods that… Read More →

Michael Phelps had already competed in four Olympic Games and won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, but in 2016 he decided to compete one last time. At the Summer Olympic Games in… Read More →

By the end of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps had already earned more gold medals than any athlete in the history of the Olympic Games. But at the 2012… Read More →

Michael Vick quickly established himself as one of the National Football League's most exciting quarterbacks after the Atlanta Falcons drafted him first overall in 2001. His powerful arm and… Read More →

Ebony and Jay, two best friends and avid Eco Rangers, who love nothing more than rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife and solving a mystery or two, ARE BACK for more adventure! This time, the Read More →