Grade 2

Gabriel has his eye on the latest shoes, but they cost too much. He checks websites and stores for sales. Readers discover with Gabriel that gently used can be as good as new. Read More →

Vowels can say their names: A-E-I-O-U. These vowel sounds can be spelled many different ways, including vowel teams. Discover how these long vowels and vowel teams can be used to build words. Read More →

It's just not a good day when you've forgotten about Show and Tell. All the other kids have something neat to show, and you have...nothing. But if you think really hard, you just might come… Read More →

Queen Bee can’t wait to show her bindis to her class. She thinks they are perfect for a queen, but not everyone seems to agree. Will Beena be able to see eye to eye with her class? In the… Read More →

Anna is stressed. She doesn't know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer. Readers discover, alongside Anna, how to how to balance tasks and fight stress. Read More →

Have you ever felt shy with new people? Have you ever felt too nervous to join in with games at a party? Read about Mateo and Poppy and what they did when they felt shy. This book focuses on… Read More →

Emerging readers will love the story of Ben and his friend Stan, who is very shy! This charming, illustrated tale has carefully leveled text and includes a reading comprehension activity. Read More →

What’s that graceful cat with the dark markings on its ears, face, legs, and tail? ? It’s the Siamese! Siamese are pretty felines with slim legs and wedge-shaped heads. Their owners think… Read More →

Learn what a Siberian tiger has in common with an elk. Discover what sets a Siberian tiger apart from a Tasmanian devil. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of Siberian tigers—their… Read More →

Hockey fans around the world know that Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are two of the greatest players ever to lace up their skates. NHL legend Gretzky's nickname was "The Great One". When… Read More →

Sid loves to surprise people, but sometimes they don’t always want to be surprised. He’s determined to make some friends, which means he might have to go in disguise . . . Emergent readers… Read More →

Familiar places can sometimes look very different at night. Have you ever enjoyed being out at night? What special things did you see or hear? Introduces sounds: long i (igh, i_e, ie, -y), soft c Read More →

Alongside their favorite furry friends from Sesame Street, young readers are introduced to American Sign Language and learn how to sign their ABCs. Read More →

¡Ser persistente significa no rendirse! Abby y la pandilla de Sesame Street ayudan a los niños a aprender que pueden resolver problemas y cometer errores siempre que sigan intentándolo. Being Read More →

Silent letters make spelling much too difficult and the students in Mr. Wright's class have had enough of them. When the letters find out that the class is sending a letter to the newspaper… Read More →

Look around you. Do you see silver coins? A gold medal or crown? A shiny skyscraper? The colors silver and gold are found in nature, in clothing and jewelry, in the community, and in many… Read More →

Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim… Read More →

Simone Biles is a worldwide gymnastics icon. After proving herself at the World Championships, Biles became a household name during the 2016 Rio Olympics, taking home four gold medals. The… Read More →

With 16 Olympic medals between them, Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci are two of the greatest athletes in the history gymnastics. Biles has dominated the world championships, and Comaneci… Read More →

Simple machines are tools that make work easier to do. Sesame Street characters help make learning about the six simple machines accessible and engaging for young learners. About the Sesame… Read More →

There are many things in our homes that we use to help us every day. First someone had a clever idea to make something to help us with our work and play. Look around your home and see how… Read More →

Within Simple Technology and Other Stories there are 8 different non-fiction stories, all at similar reading levels, and featuring high-frequency sight words. Red Rocket™ Readers Collections… Read More →

Sing, by acclaimed singer Lanell Lightfoot, is a delightful picture book that invites children to experience the joy of music. Through the story of Lanell, a young girl who sings throughout… Read More →