Grade 2

In Things Up Close, young readers view common objects—a pencil, sponge, toothbrush, and seashell—from a new perspective and learn uncommon facts about each one. Read More →

In communities large and small, we find goods and services. But we also find places for fun and enjoyment to keep us happy and healthy. Read More →

We all know that birds have two wings. What else has wings to fly? Do you know something that has four wings? What has got two wings, but can't fly? Read More →

Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed… Read More →

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. Read More →

The fish were happy swimming in the river. But Baby Elephant came to the river for big drinks of water. The fish were frightened when they saw the water going down. How could they make Baby… Read More →

"The pride primer." —The New Yorker This Stonewall Book Award winner is an excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender… Read More →

Noah has a big imagination, and he's using it to go on an even bigger adventure! He and his babysitter, Ruby, are zooming around Earth in their spaceship. With the help of Ruby's SpacePhone,… Read More →

Will is very excited! He's researching countries for school and has a new pen pal named Abdou from Morocco. Abdou writes to Will about what makes his country special. Will can't wait to write Read More →

Join Malik's search for his neighbor's lost dog! He's helping to find Buddy by looking everywhere in his neighborhood—from the park to the coffee shop. Along the way, see the people and… Read More →

Camila and her brother, Carlos, are going on a road trip with their parents! They're driving all the way from their home in Austin, Texas, to visit their granddad in Louisiana. Along the way, Read More →

Rachel has been chosen to ride a bike in Riverdale's parade! There's only one problem—she doesn't know how. But she's determined to learn! She and her dad go all over Riverdale to prepare for Read More →

Amira loves cholent—the special stew her family eats on Shabbat. And this year, she and Nana are competing in the big cholent competition! They use their Iraqi family’s special recipe. But… Read More →

A reflective and affirming story about identity, heritage, and belonging This beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she reflects on who she is and how she came to be.… Read More →

Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations introduce coding languages and syntax. Readers will learn why we need special languages for coding and see… Read More →

Why the Declaration of Independence was written? Why America became its own country? How Thomas Jefferson showed patriotism? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →

The sheep on the hillside were munching away, much as they always did, day after day, when suddenly something went . . . ZOOM overhead! "Let's go and see what it is!" they all said. And so… Read More →

Hannah was delightful―except when she wasn’t. The day before Yom Kippur, Hannah kicks a soccer ball in the living room and breaks her mother’s glass apple. Her wise mother, deciding to teach… Read More →

Three little birds, sitting on a wire, chirping about the day . . . until Blue's feelings get hurt. Upset, he starts a rumor. Before Blue knows it, his small fib has snowballed into an epic… Read More →

Some simple math: one + one + one = one too many! From the day they were born, Mary Ann and Mallory have been best friends. They've always been a two-some. But now, there's a new girl in… Read More →

Walking through a dark forest, a young boy learns to treasure his memories and find his true path. Lost and alone, a young boy enters the forest not knowing the path that lies before him. He Read More →

What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes and Brian Gable's sidesplitting illustrations bring… Read More →

What is a thunderstorm? What dangers do thunderstorms bring? How can people prepare for a thunderstorm? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →