Grade 2

Sea urchins are prickly creatures. Sharp spines completely cover their bodies. Young readers will learn the parts of a sea urchin and how sea urchins move, eat, and stay safe. More →

A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grader uses a blade to push the dirt down and prepare the way for a new road. Students will discover other More →

Did you know that some adult butterflies change their appearance depending on the season? These unique insects use their colorful wings to attract mates, ward off predators, or blend in with… More →

These important machines make sure people can still use the roads in wintertime. They clear snow so that cars can drive. Discover the different parts of a snowplow and how they make the roads More →

Mosquitoes can move their wings 450 to 600 times per second! That is the buzzing sound you hear when a mosquito is nearby. This book explains how mosquitoes live, how they bite humans and… More →

Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim. More →

Where does our garbage go after we throw it away? These huge machines pick up our garbage and transport it to landfills. Learn how garbage trucks lift garbage cans, pack down garbage, and get More →

The teeth of parrotfish never stop growing. They look like a parrot’s beak! This book explores how colorful parrotfish swim, eat, and rest covered in slime. More →

A swimming stingray looks like its flying through the ocean! Its wide fins look like wings and help it glide. This book introduces children to the parts of a stingray, especially its stinging tail. More →

Did you know that there is a seal bigger than a car? The elephant seal is the biggest kind of seal. This book teaches beginning readers about the many kinds of seals and how they live in… More →

Early in the morning, farmers wake up to milk their dairy cows. People need milk to make cheese and ice cream. Young readers will learn how cows live on the farm and give people milk. More →

These huge machines travel on the ocean and have many different uses. A ship has a huge engine and sometimes uses sails. Join the captain of a cargo ship, a supertanker, or a cruise ship, and More →