Grade 2

Trying new foods is fun! Eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and other healthy selections helps you get the nutrients you need. How can you discover new foods you will like? And what are… Read More →

This Mighty Mover book introduces kids to taxis—the vehicles that get people where they need to go—teaching kids how taxis work, what a fare is, what a taxi meter does, and more. Read More →

With simple text and vibrant color photographs, this book introduces young readers to teachers. Read More →

Teachers are very special community helpers. They help us learn new things, like how to read and write. Learn more about what makes the job of a teacher so important in this nonfiction text. Read More →

Big thank you's with cards and flowers and gifts—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Teachers' Day. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the… Read More →

With captivating text and illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets another teacher in its school and learns new information about what teachers do. Comprehension questions,… Read More →

Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. But now, more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer… Read More →

At the first Winter Games in Chamonix, France in 1924 only a few countries were represented by a dozen or more athletes. Today, about 3,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries compete in the… Read More →

Do you know what people mean when they say teamwork? Have you ever been on a team? In this story, Joe is a very fast runner who usually wins the races at school by himself. What will it take… Read More →

We didn't always have phones, computers, and TVs. So what did people do? In this book, photographs from the past give readers a way to see just how different technology used to be. Read More →

Teeth are very important to help us eat our food. Babies with no teeth can only have milk or soft food. Animals need special teeth to help them catch their food. There are lots of different… Read More →

When the King asks a soldier to solve a mystery, he has no idea what he'll find. Follow along and watch the princesses dance the night away. Read More →

Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but playing the game is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Tennis is one of the most popular… Read More →

What kind of birthday present is a TENNIS RACKET? For the boy who tells this winning story, it seems awfully boring at first. It doesn't beep or buzz or do anything cool. And who plays… Read More →

Grab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve! Get ready to answer tennis's biggest question: Who is the greatest of all time? Step onto the court with the best players of the… Read More →

Terror birds roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Learn more about these large, prehistoric birds, from where they lived to what they looked like. Read More →

Pack your bags! We're headed to Thailand. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Thailand's beaches and rain forests. Read More →

Percy Isaac Gifford's Official Thanksgiving Decree: I officially command you to eat EVERYTHING you see! Percy knows just what to do to get the most out of this delicious holiday. And so will… Read More →

How do you give thanks? Gratitude isn't something we need to save up for a special holiday. What are you grateful for right now, today? This anthology brings together a diverse group of… Read More →

A first prayer book for young children, with 21 traditional prayers in simple Hebrew, transliteration, and English. Contains blessings for a new day, bounty of our food, Sabbath, and holiday rituals. Read More →

When Boots the cat goes to sleep, she won't wake up for anything -- not banging doors, not clanging trains, not even a barking dog! What in the world will wake up that cat? Read More →