Grade 2

From the splintered trunk of an old broken tree, a fluffy gray face appears. It's a spotted owl chick, and the hungry baby bird is waiting for its parents to return with a tasty meal of mice… More →

Taller than skyscrapers or strong enough to lift the weight of thousands of cars, large cranes are working giants. These towering movers build tall structures and huge ships. The result of… More →

It's no surprise that teddy bears are favorite stuffed animals. They look just as huggable as real baby bears! Take a peek inside this book for beginning readers to find bear cubs being… More →

A spider’s silk is liquid inside its body. When it hits air, it solidifies into elastic strands that spiders use to build webs, trap prey, bungee from great heights, and more. This… More →

The male peacock’s brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are… More →

On October 25, 2003, CIA Paramilitary Operative William "Chief" Carlson was on a dangerous mission in eastern Afghanistan. He and his team were tracking down terrorists in a rugged mountain… More →

In Butterflies, early readers will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and discover how this insect finds food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young… More →

A California sea lion shoots above the ocean's surface. Suddenly there is another, and then a third one racing through the water. The sea lions are speeding toward one of their favorite… More →

In Clownfish, emergent readers will discover where clownfish live and how they protect their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they… More →

In Giraffes, emergent readers will learn how giraffes live in the wild and why they have long necks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they… More →

In Big Rigs, early readers will learn about the different types of big rigs truckers drive. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover… More →

Monkey babies are clingy children, hanging on to mom or dad for dear life. Some infants hug dad's belly. Others ride on mom's back. After you make your way through this book, you will be… More →