Grade 2

The gray whales migrate further than any other mammals. They are always on the move. It's an endless journey to eat, breed and to move with the seasons. Where do you think the gray whales are Read More →

Scarlett and Sam are back again in a twist on the biblical adventure tale of Jonah and the whale. When the twins take Grandma Mina's special carpet to be cleaned and repaired, they encounter… Read More →

Sometimes whales seem to forget that they need to stay in deep water. Whales are much too big to swim in shallow water. If they come too close to the beach, they get stuck. Kind people try to Read More →

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Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean! But what do whale sharks eat? And how long does it take them to grow so large? Get up close to these fearsome creatures and learn all about… Read More →

Whale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more! Read More →

Have you ever seen a whale? What do whales look like? How big are they? What can they do? Where do they live? Would you like to go in a boat to watch the whales? Focus Skills: w, wh, Suffix:… Read More →

Becca's parents are getting a divorce. She's sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn't understand what divorce is, and Neko isn't… Read More →

Two adorable robots work together to build a rocket. Then they look for the most fun ride at the amusement park. These lovable, decodable stories will keep young readers engaged and turning pages. Read More →

What are elections? Why do we have them? Who can vote? Who gets elected and why? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of elections and learn why… Read More →

What are fiction genres? How is fiction different from other kinds of writing? Find out the key elements of fiction, such as characters, setting, and plot. Then explore different genres,… Read More →

What are graphic novels? How are graphic novels different from other kinds of writing? Find out how graphic novels are similar to and different from comic books. Explore features such as… Read More →

What are legends, folktales, and other classic stories? How are they different from other kinds of writing? Find out the key elements of classic stories, such as theme, setting, and plot.… Read More →

What are nonfiction genres? How is nonfiction different from other kinds of writing? Find out about nonfiction text features, such as the table of contents, the glossary, and the index. Then… Read More →

What are plays? How are they different from other kinds of writing? Find out about the parts of a play, including characters, scenes, setting, scripts, stage directions, and dialogue. Then… Read More →

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes… Read More →

What are rules? What are laws? Who creates them? Why do we have to follow them? What happens if we break them? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts Read More →

What are the three branches of government? What does each branch do? Why do we need all three? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand key concepts about the roles of… Read More →

Is teamwork impossible for these brothers and sisters? Badger brothers Grub and Bristle want to build a boat with their friends, but their new fox sister Ginger always tries to take charge.… Read More →

Beginning the New Year in a new city isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they’re welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new… Read More →

“Celebrates boyhood and encourages boys to embrace all the many things that make them each unique. Readers will meet boys who love to create, explore, try new things, ask questions, share… Read More →

It’s a big question—what can frogs tell us about our planet? Frogs are incredible, as are the herpetologists who study them! They may only be small, but the amount that frogs can tell us… Read More →