Grade 2

In Dandelions, Mia Posada brings to life the beauty of the flower better known as a weed and a nuisance. This book invites readers to discover and watch the life cycles of dandelions with… Read More →

When Arly's friend Floyd Collins is trapped by falling rocks in Sand Cave, Arly rushes to help. Arly runs errands for the workers, but he feels that he should be doing more. It is a race… Read More →

Eight-year-old Andrew is starting his first day of work in a coal mine. With bloody knuckles and an aching back, Andrew quickly learns that life in the mines is dirty, dark, and difficult.… Read More →

Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and heavy snow. These storms can cover large areas and last for days. Learn how blizzards form, what the dangers are, and how to stay safe.… Read More →

The dry ground cracks. Rain hasn’t fallen in months. This is a drought. All living things need water to survive. Dangerous droughts occur when no rain falls for months or years. Discover what Read More →

Earthquakes happen when big plates of earth slide past one another. Powerful earthquakes can cause serious damage. Strong earth movements can even shape mountains and oceans. Learn how… Read More →

Cars can be swept away in less than two feet of water! Find out more amazing facts about floods in this book. Floods happen when rivers overflow, rain comes too fast, or other events cause… Read More →

Hurricanes are huge, powerful storms that form over oceans. Strong winds, rain, and waves crash onto land. Discover the damage hurricanes create, how climate change makes them more dangerous, Read More →

When a tornado's funnel-shaped cloud touches the ground, extreme winds destroy everything in its path. Learn how tornados form, how climate change affects those conditions, and how to stay… Read More →

The ground rumbles, lava flows, and smoke and ash fill the sky—a volcano is erupting! Volcanoes can be extremely dangerous when they erupt. Gas, steam, ash burst into the air, and extremely… Read More →

A spark from a lightning strike or a campfire can quickly grow into a wildfire covering acres. Learn about the types of wildfires, how climate change increases the danger, and how to stay… Read More →

Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR's fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since Read More →

Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no… Read More →

Daniela is preparing for the Day of the Dead—the first one since her grandpa died. She makes an ofrenda with Grandpa's favorite things and toy skeletons. Her family has a party to remember Grandpa. Read More →

Daniel Boone loved to explore and hunt in the wilderness. As a boy, he learned the ways of the woods from Indians and hunters. Then Daniel heard of a place called Kentucky and he decided to… Read More →

Daniel Inouye was born in Hawaii to parents who came from Japan. He had a happy life as a child until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in his hometown. As war broke out,… Read More →

Danny the bear was born under a blue cloud that makes him feel unhappy and lose interest in playing with his friends. Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the… Read More →

It's Fall Fair time again and Morgan is sure his homegrown pumpkin will take first prize. But when Aldeen drops his pumpkin and it smashes, he gets angry and challenges her to a bumper car… Read More →

Readers will learn about beautiful dragonflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and what makes a dragonfly unique. Captions Read More →

Soccer superstar David Beckham is one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Born in Great Britain, David was playing for England's top soccer team by the age of twenty. David moved to the… Read More →

Growing up, soccer legend David Beckham dreamed of playing for England's Manchester United. He achieved that dream and more, winning league championships in England, France, Spain, and the… Read More →

David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his… Read More →

From paramammals to dimetrodon, this book reveals amazing facts about the creatures that existed before the very first dinosaurs arrived. With amazing images and jaw-dropping facts, learn all Read More →