Grade 2

This heartwarming book touches on the themes of kindness and socio-emotional resonance and the idea that our words matter. Follow an adult and child as they explore their neighborhood,… Read More →

We are living in the Space Age. What do we know about space? The Earth is our planet. It is in space with many other planets. Scientists are still discovering new planets. People have always… Read More →

Zip and Zog are in a race through space! Zip has a speedy rocket, but Zog has a powerful ship. Readers will be racing to see who comes out ahead in this fun tale. Read More →

A fun introduction to an in-the-news vehicle, the space shuttle. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this title describes how the space shuttle is launched into orbit and how astronauts… Read More →

An inspirational true-story about the a group of seamstresses who designed the spacesuit for the first men to walk on the Moon! "Ellie’s team was small, and they only had six weeks. Many… Read More →

Get ready to explore the underwater world of sharks! Discover the truth about these marvelous, mysterious and misunderstood creatures. Learn about different types of sharks, from the giant… Read More →

Do you have a younger brother or sister? Sometimes older siblings have to look after their younger family members but what happens when they don't listen to you? The boy in this story is… Read More →

Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He's Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also… Read More →

At the end of each season, the two top teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) battle for a historic trophy—the Stanley Cup. The cup has been hockey's top prize since the late 1800s. In the Read More →

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Francis Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around… Read More →

What do the words to our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," mean? Discover the history of the song and the meaning of the lyrics. Read More →

"Can we sleep in the sukkah?" the boy asks his mom. She worries that it will be cold and dark. “But the stars will be my nightlight,” the boy says, to which the mom smiles. But what happens… Read More →

Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just… Read More →

One of the most famous American symbols, the Statue of Liberty stands for freedom and opportunity. Standing on Liberty Island at the tip of New York City, the statue welcomed immigrants from… Read More →

What makes the Statue of Liberty green? Uncover the story and significance behind this historic American monument. Read More →

She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. Now "Liberty Enlightening the World" stands as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out… Read More →

Once upon a time in the city of Harlem, there was a terrible problem. Rats had taken over the city. They were everywhere―subways, restaurants, even people’s homes! The mayor didn’t know what… Read More →

It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mom,… Read More →

When her father leaves to save people from a giant who turns them to stone with his gaze, a child in a red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says… Read More →

How does a tree become a baseball bat? First, a tree is cut into logs. Then logs are cut and shaped. Next a machine carves them. Then the bat is sanded. Follow the process step by step. Read More →

How does a butterfly grow? It starts with a mother butterfly laying eggs. Next the eggs hatch. A caterpillar eats and grows. Then it sheds its skin. See what happens step by step in a… Read More →

How does hot wax become a colorful crayon? First wax is melted. Then a worker adds color. Next the wax is shaped. Soon the wax hardens. Discover all the steps in the process of making a crayon. Read More →

How does a piece of leather become a football? Readers discover the process step by step with clear text and photos demonstrating each part of the process. Read More →