Nature Books for 2nd Graders
I Can Spot …
Join a curious farm child on a delightful journey of discovery! From a green frog spotting a rooster to a bird dodging a cat, everyone and everything seems to be watching everyone else. What happens when you look up at the stars and wonder if someone far away is looking back at you? Follow this tale of observation and imagination as day turns to night.
Is This the Sea?
Have you ever wondered where rain comes from and where it goes? Follow tiny water drops on their amazing adventure as they fall from the clouds, roll down hills, splash into puddles, and rush through rivers. But their journey doesn’t end there! Where are all these raindrops racing to, and what magical transformation awaits them? Discover the incredible voyage that water takes all around our world!
Ned Protects His Wheat
Ned works hard to grow wheat on his farm, dreaming of a big harvest. But when a creepy visitor destroys his crops, Ned must find a way to protect his hard work. Will Ned’s new plan keep his wheat safe? Join Ned and discover how determination and clever thinking can save the day!
Ned's Piggy Tale
Meet Ned, a farmer with big dreams! When a mysterious Book guides him to wild carrots, Ned discovers something unexpected on his farm—a pig! But caring for one pig isn’t enough. Ned sets out to find more pig friends and bring them home. Will Ned’s farm become the perfect home for his new animal friends, or will unexpected challenges get in the way?
The Cap
Don chooses a special blue cap at the shop, but when the wind carries it high into a tree at the park, he’s heartbroken. Just when things seem hopeless, something magical happens. Will Don ever see his cap again, and what unexpected friendship might he discover along the way?
The Dragonfly Net
When Kim and you need to catch an insect for a school project, you spot a speedy dragonfly on the playground. Your hands are too slow—but what if you could use nature itself to help? Discover how teamwork and clever thinking can solve the trickiest problems. Will you manage to catch the dragonfly without hurting its delicate wings?
Vines
Discover the amazing world of vines! These stretchy plants can climb trees, cover houses, and grow delicious fruit. But did you know that vines can be both helpful and harmful? Some vines have special curly tendrils that grip tightly to anything nearby, while others spread across the ground like nature’s blanket. What kinds of vines might you find in your own neighborhood?
Pals or Not?
Spike is a little cactus looking for a friend. He tries asking trees and plants all around the garden if they want to be pals. Will Spike finally find someone who wants to be his friend? Join Spike on his exciting quest to discover friendship in the most unexpected places!
Little Book of Big Facts: Irrawaddy Dolphin
Did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Meet the amazing Irrawaddy dolphin—a super smart ocean creature that breathes air, hunts in clever ways, and even helps other dolphins! Discover what makes these incredible animals so special and why they need our help to survive.
Sun?
It’s a rainy day, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join a creative kid and their animal friends as they discover all the wonderful things you can do when the sky turns gray. From splashing in puddles to swimming with frogs, from squelching in mud to singing in the rain, every moment becomes an adventure. What cozy surprises await when the storm keeps going late into the night?