Grade 2

Dogs begin their life cycle as puppies in a litter. A newborn puppy sleeps for 20 hours a day as it grows! Children will watch a puppy move from a large litter to a loving home as it grows up. More →

The life cycle of a frog takes place in water and on land. It begins in spring with a male frog croaking a song to attract a female. Young readers will read about and watch an egg develop… More →

Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult. More →

Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and… More →

Adult salmon spawn at the end of their life cycle. They fight strong currents while swimming upriver to the place where they hatched. Young readers will follow a salmon from egg to adult. More →

Male sea horses have a unique role in the sea horse life cycle. They carry the eggs and give birth to as many as 200 babies at one time. Young children can track a sea horse's life cycle from More →

Of all the U.S. presidents, Abraham Lincoln stands out as a champion of change and equality. It is no surprise the Lincoln Memorial is considered a symbol of freedom. This title provides a… More →

Fernanda loves dancing during the carnival, but this year she's too sick to join in! What will she think when Mama gives her a paint set? Will she try painting or spend her time missing the… More →

Asher really doesn't like turnips. But one day they start to appear everywhere! Is it magic or just one of Arthur's pranks? The phonemes /ur/er/ are featured in this title. More →

Jacob loves playing video games more than anything. But when his strange Auntie Nush sends him a magic button for his birthday, the game gets real. Jacob has to learn all about courage. More →

Anya wants to be a vet, just like her mom. When she finds a magic pea that lets her talk to animals, all her dreams come true. Where will she travel, and what animals will she help? The… More →

In Thematic Maps, early fluent readers will learn about common map features, such as map keys and compass roses, as well as specific features and the many kinds of thematic maps, including… More →