Nature Books for 2nd Graders
Little Book of Big Facts: Orangutan
Did you know orangutans aren’t monkeys at all? They’re actually our cousins! Discover what makes these amazing forest people so incredibly smart and unique. Learn surprising facts about how they live, what they eat, and the special abilities that make them one of the cleverest animals on Earth. Are you ready to explore the world of orangutans?
Little Book of Big Facts: Sumatran Elephant
Did you know Sumatran elephants are incredibly intelligent and can hold four litres of water in their trunks? Discover fascinating facts about these amazing animals—from their family groups and special communication to why they’re so important to Indonesia. What makes these gentle giants truly special?
Little Book of Big Facts: Sumatran Tiger
Did you know tigers have teeth nine times longer than yours? Meet the Sumatran tiger, one of the biggest and most powerful cats on Earth! These orange and black striped hunters live on a faraway island in Indonesia, hiding in forests and swimming across rivers. But wait - are there really white tigers and golden tigers too? And why are these amazing animals in danger? Discover the incredible secrets of the world’s largest living cat!
Little Book of Big Facts: Sun Bear
Whoa! Is that a bear? Meet the sun bear – the smallest bear in the whole world! These amazing animals live in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where they climb trees, break open beehives with their sharp claws, and slurp up honey with their super long tongues. But wait – if they’re so small, what are sun bears scared of? And why do they need our help to stay safe?
Nakita Can Help!
Nakita rescues elephants in need and cares for them until they’re healthy again. When she finds a young elephant stuck in a ditch with a hurt leg, she springs into action. Will Nakita be able to help this elephant get back to its family? Join her on an amazing adventure of compassion and animal rescue!
Panha Won't Come Down!
Panha’s town is buried under thick, gloomy smog, and she’s had enough! Has anyone ever really seen the sky behind all that gray? When Panha climbs the tallest hill and spots actual sunlight, she races home with a wild idea: invent a plane, fly above the clouds, and bring the sun back. But what will she find waiting up there? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as “declared,” “exclaimed,” “replace,” and “unfair.”
Spencer Can Advance!
Spencer loves the outdoors and dreams of a job helping others. When he grows up and joins a rescue team, he gets his chance! From floods to fires, Spencer springs into action. But what challenges will test his courage and kindness the most? Find out how one brave person can make a real difference!
The Bees Want Them Back!
Ned’s shed in his backyard looks a bit plain - can he jazz it up somehow? With help from his magic book, he makes a beeline for the seashore to dig up something very strange and very blue. But when he starts picking flowers in the sunshine to brighten the place up, a grumpy beehive has other ideas! Will Ned get stung, or find a clever way to escape? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘backyard,’ ‘beeline,’ ‘seashore,’ and ‘sunshine.’
Cuckoo Can't Cuckoo!
What happens when a cuckoo wakes up one morning and discovers its famous “CUCKOO!” has vanished? Follow this brave little bird as it hops along the ground, peers beneath every leaf, and flies across fields, forests, and a quiet suburb searching for its missing call. Will it ever sing again, or has its voice disappeared forever? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as “begin,” “open,” “over,” “tiny,” and “music.”
A Day on the Plains
Have you ever wandered across the wide, green plains of Minecraft? Cows munch grass, pigs snuffle along, and horses gallop in every direction you can see. You might spot sunflowers swaying in the sun, or fish leaping in a quiet lake. But what happens when too many hooves trample the same patch of ground? Can a clever farmer keep the land healthy for all? This decodable reader practices the ai/ay phonogram in words such as ‘may,’ ‘plains,’ ‘stay,’ ’trail,’ and ‘raise.’