Grade 2

What better occasion for a hand-made gift than Mother's Day or Father's Day? The youngest children aren't able to go out and shop-but they can easily gather up materials in the house and… Read More →

All New Crafts for Thanksgiving is newest title in the updated and completely new series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids. It features crafts such as gourd turkeys, pilgrim place cards, and a… Read More →

Of all the holidays, Valentine’s Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach. Kids traditionally get out the scissors and glue and work some creative magic with red… Read More →

A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes… Read More →

It's spring and Dani is going to Rome for her father's wedding. But Ella is not invited; Dad said no. What will Ella think when she learns she hasn't been invited to her best friend's dad's… Read More →

"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie,… Read More →

When robins sing, you know its spring. When summer’s come, campfires light the dark of night. When days grow short and cool, and leaves turn gold, it must be fall. When winter’s welcomed,… Read More →

Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends - wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. They eat together, sleep together, and even pick cotton together. So, on the night Lindy and… Read More →

Do you like the challenge and adventure of video games? As Jane McGonigal was growing up, she had fun playing early video games. As an adult, she saw games as an outlet for problem solving… Read More →

An elderly black grandmother passes on the story of the family’s Jewish origins to her young granddaughter, Carol Olivia. As family members flee the Spanish Inquisition, are kidnapped by… Read More →

What is an axle, and how does it make life easier for us Earthlings? Join Maker, a supersmart alien engineer, in a deep dive into axles, from wind turbines to rolling pins. Read More →

A smart but silly alien companion and toy-making activity make learning about levers tons of fun! Readers can discover how levers work and the types of levers we see in our everyday lives. Read More →

Inquisitive makers will love learning about pulleys and how they work thanks to Maker, a wacky alien with a passion for simple machines! A hands-on back matter activity adds to the fun. Read More →

From lightbulbs and bottle caps to water taps and peanut butter lids, screws are everywhere! Learn about screws and make your own spinning top with the help of an alien engineer. Read More →

Join Maker, an alien who knows all about machines, for a look at wedges. Readers will learn about different types of wedges and how they help make life on Earth easier. Read More →

What is a wheel and how is it used? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this title all about wheels. A project where readers make a toy car adds opportunity for… Read More →

"Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness." —Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy… Read More →

"Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness." —Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world, Read More →

A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few… Read More →

From mantids to grasshoppers, scarab beetles to water bugs, meet the most amazing bugs and insects in the world in this exciting new title. Did you know that locusts can live in swarms of up… Read More →