Grade 2

"Curious about apples?... Bonnie Kelley Young reads the text slowly so that listeners can absorb all the facts and instructions and peruse the bright illustrations... A good choice for… Read More →

On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, it is traditional to dip apples and honey in hopes of a sweet New Year. Jews around the world share other foods as well - such as pomegranates,… Read More →

What is in the fruit group? Bananas, grapes, lemons, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young readers a whole crop of fruit examples… Read More →

Get a close-up view of the life of an apple tree. Read More →

¡Los niños aprenderán todo sobre la empatía con los mejores amigos Beto y Enrique! Descubrirán cómo pensar acerca de los demás, demostrarles que los aprecian y ayudar a quienes los rodean.… Read More →

In Jerusalem, in the early 20th century, a little girl named Malka—"queen" in Hebrew—dreams of dressing up as Queen Esther. It is the festival of Purim, and all the kids are looking forward… Read More →

This book provides activities for a rainy day, and summarizes the signs and effects of rain. Read More →

Rabbi Hanina feels sorry for himself when he becomes wet, cold and muddy from the rain. But when he goes inside his house—where he is warm, dry and happy—he feels selfish, knowing the parched Read More →

What's more perfect than a day on the sofa while the rain patters on the windows? I'm just settling down with books, cocoa, and my long-haired dachshund, when the doorbell rings. It's Fred… Read More →

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new… Read More →

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the arctic fox. Read More →

The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there… Read More →

It's a big question—are bees nature's tiny heroes? Bees are incredible, as are the melittologists who study them! Bees may seem small, but they make a huge contribution to our natural world.… Read More →

It's a big question—are birds modern-day dinosaurs? Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years and are now extinct, but could some have survived and are now the birds we see today?… Read More →

It’s a big question—are glaciers the key to climate change? Glaciers are incredible, as are the glaciologists who study them! As these giant ice sheets melt rapidly, their study could be… Read More →

It’s a big question—are meteors the fastest thing in outer space? Meteors are incredible space travelers, and meteoriticists are uncovering their mysteries to understand our universe.… Read More →

It's a big question—are octopuses from another world? These animals and their incredible, unique features help reveal fascinating facts about the animal kingdom. Discover how teuthologists… Read More →

It’s a big question—are spider webs stronger than steel? Spiders are remarkable creatures that hold many secrets about the natural world! Discover how arachnologists study these fascinating… Read More →

The Universe is massive. There are at least one hundred billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy alone. And there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in our Universe. That means there are… Read More →

New York Times award-winning author/illustrator Sven Völker once again brings his trademark graphic imagery to this gorgeous introduction to philosophical ideas for even the youngest of… Read More →

It's a big question—are whales and dolphins smarter than humans? Whales and dolphins are incredible, as are the cetologists who study them. Dive into this wonderful underwater adventure to… Read More →

Have you ever felt like you could read a friend's mind? Is it possible to predict the future or move objects without touching them? Many people claim to have psychic abilities. Whether these… Read More →

Leaves are changing colors. The days are getting cooler. Farmers harvest crops. It’s time to carve a pumpkin! Do you know what season is here? It’s fall! What else happens in fall? Read this… Read More →