Grade 2

You are sure to know about the Olympic Games. Have you heard about the Paralympic Games which are held after the Olympic Games? Athletes with disabilities compete against other athletes with… Read More →

The Parasaurolophus was an interesting, duckbilled dinosaur. Parts of this dino are still a mystery. But through photorealistic images and informational text, readers learn what scientists… Read More →

Parents have many different jobs. Some work in the military and are away from home for months or years. When your parent is gone, you miss what you did together. What are some things you can… Read More →

A child's parents can be a mom and dad, dad and dad, single parents, stepparents, and more. Explore the many ways that different parents care for their children. Read More →

During their late-night swim in the pond, the ducklings think they see a shark. With carefully leveled text, young readers can find out if there really is a shark in the park. Read More →

The flower is the part of a plant that makes seeds or fruit. Readers will identify the main parts of a flower and learn about the process of pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and Read More →

Who doesn't enjoy a party? And when the party is Ms. Bicklblorb's wedding, it's got to be fun. Grab a party hat! Read More →

"Listening to the story is even more dramatic than reading it. It should be purchased by every public and school library." - School Library Journal Read More →

Do you like playing party games? These children had to read a message, then choose who to pass the box to. What do you think was written on each message? What do you think was in the box? Read More →

The book describes the origins of the Passover story in the story of Moses and the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. It also explains how the holiday is celebrated today and includes a… Read More →

The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them. In this true story about kindness across cultures,… Read More →

Rachel's uncle is terrible at hiding the afikomen. It's always too easy to find! So this year, Rachel decides to take over. She finds the perfect hiding spot and creates a series of clues for Read More →

Long ago when your great-grandparents were young, a lot of things were different in people’s homes. They did not have as many machines to help them, so everyone in the family had to help… Read More →

Do you know what pasta is? Do you like to eat pasta? What about noodles—they are really pasta too. How do you think pasta is made? Focus Skills: s, a, t, p, i, n Read More →

Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also… Read More →

Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Peyton Manning are two of the most talented passers in NFL history. But which player is the best? Dive into their award-studded careers and Read More →

Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris.… Read More →

Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris.… Read More →

Patterns are designs that show the same thing over and over. When shapes or colors are repeated, we see a pattern. Some patterns are made by people, and some can be seen in the world around… Read More →

Step outside. Let's find designs— / branching, cracking, spirals, lines. / Search the earth, the seas, the air. / Patterns, patterns everywhere. Look around and discover patterns in the… Read More →

Growing up, Paul Bunyan was always too big. Too big for the furniture. Too big for regular clothes. Too big to play with the other kids. But out among the tall trees in the great northern… Read More →