Grade 2

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Day of the Dead, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it,… More →

People dressed as skeletons parade through the streets. It is not Halloween. It is Day of the Dead! This title for beginning readers introduces the date, meaning, and traditions of this… More →

Day of the Dead sounds like it should have a morbid, depressing tone. But the Latin American holiday is really focused on love and remembrance. Yes, people gather in cemeteries, but for… More →

In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers… More →

In 1971, a man later known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane, stole $200,000, then strapped on a parachute and jumped out of the plane. He was never seen again. In D.B. Cooper Disappearance,… More →

If you spot the bright colors of a poison dart frog, beware! These animals ooze a toxin from their skin that can kill their attackers. How did they get their name? Their venom is so deadly… More →

A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail through the air. Sharp… More →

In this book, early fluent readers learn why the 13 American colonies wanted freedom from Great Britain in the 1700s and how the writing of the Declaration of Independence changed our nation… More →

Take a look at a burger, peer at a pizza and sniff at your sandwich. Do you know what's inside? How about what your food is made of and where it comes from? Let's deconstruct dishes, break… More →

Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. Real photos show the steps of the cycle or process, while a picture glossary reinforces new… More →

Come along on a deep dive under the sea. The phonemes /i_e/ie/ are featured in this… Deep Dive is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers tha More →

In Deepwater Horizon, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the biggest marine oil spill in U.S. history. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage… More →