Grade 2

There’s an imaginary monster in Sophie’s closet. He’s crying because Sophie has outgrown him. She is not afraid of him anymore and nobody else can see him—until Sophie uses her imagination to Read More →

Sophie was always ponders big questions, like Why is the sky blue? Why are raindrops wet? What are stars made of? But when Sophie starts school, there's a wobbly feeling in her tummy and she… Read More →

Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day! Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators.… Read More →

What does S.O.S. mean? Who might use S.O.S.? Sometimes we have to do things we don't think we can do. Have you ever had to do that? What happened? How did you feel before, during and after… Read More →

Do you know some things that are very strong? Which animals are very strong? How do you know? Which machines are very strong? What else is strong? Read More →

Our world is full of sounds. There are people sounds, animal sounds, sounds of nature and machine sounds. Sounds are made by vibrations. Vibrations are movements you can feel but not see.… Read More →

An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the… Read More →

South America is home to the world’s largest rain forest. The Amazon River runs through it. More than 350 millions people and a huge variety of plants and animals live there. Learn more about Read More →

Where in the world can you see the world's largest rodents, galloping around in herds? Where can you find the world's largest river or the highest waterfall? The continent of South America! Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to South Korea. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore coastal islands and mountain… Read More →

Have you ever watched video of astronauts walking on the moon? Margaret Hamilton programmed software that helped get them there. As a girl, Hamilton loved math and science. She grew up during Read More →

Robots are out of this world! Space robots go places that humans aren't able to explore. Learn how these robots are made, what they do, where they go in outer space, and much more. Robots… Read More →

Space is the name for the areas of the universe that are between planets, stars, and galaxies. Right now, there are people living in space; they are astronauts. Astronaut is an old word… Read More →

Spacemanatee! is a story about Anna Lee, a sweet-natured manatee whose dreams are even bigger than her mighty flippers. Every night, Anna Lee Manatee meets with her friend, The Loon, to… Read More →

Do you love shiny UFOs or high-tech Mars rovers? Whatever your favorite space creation, you’ll soon be drawing out-of-this-world designs like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow Read More →

As a child, Jeff's head was often in the clouds. As an astronaut, he journeyed far beyond them. On his final mission, Jeff brought a miniature Torah into orbit for an out-of-this-world… Read More →

Planet Earth is amazing! Zoom out to space to learn all about the things that make our home planet so incredible. Read More →

What makes Mars red? Learn all about volcanoes, deserts, weather, and other scientific discoveries on the red planet as well as the possibility for life on Mars. Read More →

Why does the moon shine at night? Travel to space to learn all about our closest celestial neighbor. Read More →

Have you ever wished upon a star? Travel to space to learn all about the different types of stars, how they work, and what a shooting star really is. Read More →

The sun is amazing! Travel to space to learn all about the sun and its importance for life on our planet. Read More →

Are you a fan of computers? When Elon Musk was growing up, he taught himself computer programming so he could design his own games. As an adult, he set out to design much more complex tech… Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Spain. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Spain’s beautiful seacoasts, rugged… Read More →