Grade 2

Discover which puppies are calm and quiet and which are bouncy, boisterous, and a bit of handful! Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics which make them so super Read More →

How old was the Dalai Lama when he became the leader of Tibet? Why did the Dalai Lama leave Tibet to live in India? When did the Dalai Lama win the Nobel Peace Prize? Find out in this… Read More →

On December 21, 1848, Ellen Craft and her husband, William, slipped out into the cold, dark night and took their first steps towards freedom. They were runaway slaves. Posing as a white man… Read More →

François and Josef are two friends living in Belgium. When they learn that there is going to be a car-free day, they plan a very a special day of activities that can only be done on a day… Read More →

Fin is extremely forgetful—he wears slippers to school and comes home without his pants. So it's no surprise when he leaves the tap running . . . until it floods the world! Who will be… Read More →

Little Mouse and her babies live in the hedgerow. But one day, something big, noisy, and smelly visits their world and leaves something behind. Sniff? Sniff? As Little Mouse investigates a… Read More →

When Louis gets eaten up by a Gulper, his big sister Sarah knows she has to act fast, and she sets off in hot pursuit. But rescuing a boy from a Gulper's tummy isn't so simple—especially when Read More →

Ten-year-old Orry Jenkins is sick and tired of the dust. The year is 1935 and Kansas hasn’t gotten enough rain in years. Instead of rainstorms, they get dust storms. One day, Orry and his… Read More →

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

The Nightmare Club is not for just ANYBODY. Only the spookiest, scariest stories get told at Annie's Halloween sleepovers—and if you can't take it, well, tough! All the neighborhood kids… Read More →

It is Princess Lolly's 89th birthday party, and a glorious dessert is on the menu. There is a problem, however—it refuses to wobble! Full-color illustrations and leveled text engage young… Read More →

Three friends discover a treasure chest full of pirate gold. But when the chest goes missing, they must find the thief! Carefully leveled text and charming illustrations make this a perfect… Read More →

Are you interested in dinosaurs? These children are big fans for dinosaurs. They made a Dinosaur Club so that they could learn more about dinosaurs. What do you think they did at the Dinosaur Club? Read More →

The dinosaurs are having a party. It starts precisely at three. But I'm a boy not a dinosaur, So I'm pleased they've invited me. But the dinosaurs are planning to serve a special dish at Read More →

This charming story about a dog and a fox is a perfect entry point for young readers! Children will hone their reading skills with fun illustrations and age-appropriate, accessible text. Read More →

Deprived of his share of attention when Eloise has kittens, Baxter the Basset Hound feels miserable until he meets the kittens and assumes the surprising role of foster parent, during… Read More →

Four dolls. Two psychologists. One landmark court case. During the first half of the twentieth century, schoolchildren in many parts of the United States were segregated—Black children and… Read More →

One night in ancient China, a special baby is born. He is an emperor, and he is also a dragon! The dragon emperor becomes a powerful ruler. But a warrior named Chi You is jealous. He plans to Read More →

With such small, thin wings, it's hard to imagine dragonflies flying long distances. But some dragonflies are migrators! Some dragonflies even travel for thousands of miles. From egg to adult Read More →

Do you like a cold drink on a hot day? Have you ever set up a lemonade stand? Introduces sounds: y, z, zz Read More →

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! Lady Viola Kirton, the famous treasure hunter, is on the trail of a legendary Roman eagle. But Read More →

"The expressive narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest." - Booklist Read More →

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! When Lottie reads a magic spell that brings some mischievous Egyptian statues to life, the… Read More →