Grade 2

Baby cats love to involve their owners in a good game of “name that tune.” The melodic fuzzballs have a variety of different meows, squeals, and purrs, each with its own meaning. Sort through More →

Tiny bristles called setae help earthworms burrow several feet into the ground. The earthworms bring nutrients and minerals to the surface, and on the way, their tunneling aerates the ground. More →

Baby horses are on their feet soon after birth, and they are trotting in no time. Gallop alongside young foals to discover their endearing quirks in this book for young readers. You might… More →

Though most members of the feline family are known to be leery of water, this big cat seeks it out! Jaguars know that rivers are stocked with fish, turtles, and other tasty prey. This… More →

Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. They’ll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently… More →

Orangutans spend much of their time in quiet solitude. That is, unless they’ve just given birth. Babies spend several years with their mother, clinging to her back as she swings from branch… More →

When kangaroos gather in large groups, they get loud and physical. Males duke it out in boxing matches, jumping and jabbing with feisty determination to earn the “dominant male” title. Be… More →

When it comes to lemurs, it's a woman's world. Females rule—they eat first, win all family arguments, and fight enemies on the front lines. Learn why you'd want to be “one of the ladies” in a More →

Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs More →

Ostriches are birds that can't fly. They take it in stride, sprinting in short bursts instead. When ostriches can't run from danger, they face it head on. Well, with their heads on the… More →

Dinosaurs, the world's most notorious reptiles, became extinct a long time ago. However, their cold-blooded, scaly reptile relatives still creep around today. While people no longer have to… More →

Some animals lead a double life. First, they pose as aquatic creatures, breathing through gills and using tails to maneuver underwater. Then they exchange these features for legs and lungs to More →