Grade 2

In this exciting edition beginning readers can peek into the secret life of the cottontail rabbit. It may be small, but the cottontail is an expert survivor that can live in almost any… Read More →

It's a big question—could an earthquake shake the whole world? Earthquakes are powerful events that reveal fascinating secrets about our planet! Discover how seismologists study these… Read More →

It’s a big question—how do genes make us who we are? Genes are fascinating, as are geneticists who study them! They may be tiny, but the things genes can tell us about our identities are… Read More →

It's a big question—could rainforests save planet Earth? These diverse ecosystems are home to many plants and animals, each with amazing abilities that could change Earth's future. Discover… Read More →

It’s a big question—could robots rule the world? Robots are fascinating, just like the roboticists who create them! Discover the incredible ways robots can help shape our future and discover Read More →

It's a big question—could the human brain power a light bulb? The human brain is a powerful and complex organ, capable of many amazing things. Discover how neurobiologists study this unique… Read More →

It’s a big question—could we survive without seaweed? This incredible underwater plant is truly the superhero of the ocean! Discover why phycologists study seaweed, from its vital role in… Read More →

Being mindful means noticing the world around you. Learn with the Count and his Sesame Street friends how to slow down and breathe. How do you practice mindfulness? About the Sesame Street Read More →

Rosie Revere Engineer meets Noah's Ark! What if Naamah, Noah's wife, was actually a math and engineering whiz? Enjoy this fun, zany, and girl-powered take on the traditional Noah's Ark… Read More →

If we look carefully enough mathematics is everywhere. Let's look around the room. What can you see that is to do with math? What if I say these words - measuring, time, counting, patterns.… Read More →

In this third book about the four friends -- Conejo (a rabbit), Tortuga (a tortoise), Culebra (a snake) and Iguana -- bilingual counting and vocabulary are the backdrop for a humorous tale.… Read More →

Count your way from one (yao) to ten (lahs) in Pashto! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Afghan culture. Learn about everything from… Read More →

Count your way from one (WA-hid) to ten (AH-shah-rah) in Arabic! With simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Egyptian culture. Learn about Read More →

Count your way from one (yek) to ten (dah) in Farsi! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Iranian culture. Learn about everything from Omar… Read More →

Count your way from one, or moja (MO-jah), to ten, or kumi (KOO-mee), in Swahili! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Kenyan culture. Learn… Read More →

Count your way from one, or kunye (KOO-nyeh), to ten, or ishumi (ee-SHOO-mee), in Zulu! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce South African culture. Learn about Read More →

Count your way from one (POE-she) to ten (GOO-mee) in Shona—Zimbabwe’s most common African language. Using simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce… Read More →

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a cow. Read More →

Facilitate students' understanding of how young calves resemble their parents. Engaging photos and simple sentence structure will help early emergent readers grasp these concepts quickly. Read More →

On Farmer George's farm, the pigs go "oink," the sheep go "baa," and cows go . . . wait, where did all the cows go? These mischievous cows have taken to sneaking up on Farmer George and… Read More →

A rip-roaring poem about protecting our planet, told through the eyes of Coyote the trickster. Excitement spreads like wildfire through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference!… Read More →

The memorable and courageous story of nine teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 who helped "crack the wall" of segregation is clearly presented in this inspiring story. Read More →

In 1957, nine teenagers were chosen to be the first black students to attend all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. A small group of people in Little Rock, including the… Read More →