Nature Books for 2nd Graders
Catch That Cat!
Spring has arrived, and the garden is bursting with birds, bright petals, and the promise of Holi colors! But a certain sneaky black cat has Plans of his own. Can Girl keep an eye on Mom’s new dress, Grandad’s tiny seedlings, and a very curious squirrel all at once? When a furry blur shoots out the door, everyone has to move fast! This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘gentle,’ ‘squirrel,’ ‘metal,’ ‘sparkle,’ and ‘bundle.’
Don't Sit on That Cloud!
Birds swoop, dragonflies dart, and butterflies drift past on fancy yellow wings - but what about kids without feathers? Could you climb onto a soft cloud and float away at sunset? Could a kite carry you upwards over forests and valleys? Three brilliant friends are determined to find out, even if a silly mistake or two might send them tumbling! This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘rabbit,’ ‘sunset,’ ‘yellow,’ ‘mountains,’ and ‘until.’
Hats!
Discover the wonderful world of hats! From silly party hats to protective hard hats, there’s a hat for every occasion and adventure. Join people of all ages as they explore why we wear different hats—some keep us safe, some keep us cool, and some just make us smile. What hat will you wear on your next adventure?
Insects!
Did you know that grasshoppers can spring super high, ladybugs help protect crops, and some insects have been around since dinosaur times? Discover fascinating facts about the insects all around you—from tiny jumping spiders to stinky bugs with smelly defenses. But wait, are all creepy crawlies actually insects? Explore the amazing world of bugs and learn what makes a true insect!
Little Book of Big Facts: Javan Leopard
Meet the Javan leopard—a spotted big cat hiding in the forests of Indonesia! Did you know that those beautiful rosette markings are actually the leopard’s secret camouflage? Discover fascinating facts about these stealthy hunters, what they eat, and how they survive in the wild. But there’s a problem… and humans might be the biggest threat of all.
We Made It Rain!
Walt sings to the sky every day, begging the clouds for rain on the dry, gray plain. But what happens when a giant, grinning dinosaur thumps down the trail and wants to join in? Can two loud voices and one silly song really call the clouds down to play? This decodable reader practices the ai/ay phonogram in words like ‘rain,’ ‘day,’ ‘plain,’ ’trail,’ and ‘sway.’
Little Book of Big Facts: Irrawaddy Dolphin
Whoa! Is that a big fish swimming in the river? Nope! It’s an Irrawaddy dolphin, a special creature found where rivers meet the sea in Southeast Asia. These amazing animals aren’t fish at all - they’re mammals that breathe air! Did you know they can squirt water to catch their dinner? Or that they live in family groups called pods? How smart do you think these playful dolphins really are? Dive in to discover their incredible secrets!
Husks at Night
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wander across a sea of golden sand? Step into the Minecraft desert, where the sun blazes overhead and shimmering dunes stretch on forever. Where do husks and rabbits hide when the heat gets too fierce? What treasures lie buried beneath the sandstone, and what happens once the sun slips away? Discover a biome full of secrets waiting to be explored! This decodable reader practices the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ’night,’ and ‘sight.’
Deep Green Trees
Step into the leafy world of Minecraft forests, where towering oaks and birches stretch high above your head! What creeps between the shadowy trunks when the sun goes down? Why do players need trees so badly, and what happens if we chop down too many in the real world? From gathering seeds to spotting mobs hiding in the green, this adventure shows why forests matter everywhere. This decodable reader practices the ’ee’ sound in words like ‘creep,’ ‘green,’ ’trees,’ ‘see,’ and ‘seeds.’
Sail East!
Dive in and sail east across the Minecraft world - have you ever wondered what lies beneath those endless blue waves? From warm seas where fish weave through kelp to bleak frozen chunks of ice, every ocean hides something different. Which mobs swim in peace, and which ones might be a threat? Can you help keep our real oceans healthy too? This decodable reader practices the ’ea’ phonogram in words like ‘beach,’ ‘clean,’ ‘heat,’ and ‘reach.’