Grade 2

What do you do if you are hungry? You eat something, of course! Our bodies need all sorts of fuel in order to work at their best. But why does this happen? And what happens if we don't get… More →

Our solar system is filled with fascinating wonders, including the fiery Sun, eight unique planets, rocky moons, icy comets, and dwarf planets. Children gazing at the sky are naturally full… More →

All aboard! Let's go full STEAM ahead to make hands-on learning fun. Engaging projects and yummy recipes made from easily-sourced materials take science, technology, engineering, art, and… More →

Young children are naturally interested in everything they see around them--so what better way to introduce them to fundamental science concepts than by getting them to have fun with water,… More →

A small acorn becomes a mighty oak tree. A cold ice cream cone is a treat on a hot day. Opposites are everywhere! Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos introduce beginning readers to… More →

Finding rocks. Collecting fossils. Identifying minerals. Kids can't get enough of geology and are always looking for more information. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, each… More →

There's so much to do once you step out your front door! Inspire kids to be active and Get Outdoors with these fun guides. Learn the basics about your favorite outdoor activities, the… More →

Each day is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. How can we be fair to everyone, including ourselves? How can we speak up for causes we care about? In Getting Better All the Time,… More →

People around the world are going green--from building skyscrapers out of recycled materials to finding new opportunities to use energy from the sun, wind, and water. In this eco-friendly… More →

What pushed some of our favorite animals to the brink of near extinction? How did laws and conservation efforts help them make a comeback? And what is still being done to help aid the… More →

We've been pretty hard on our planet. It's time to start giving Mother Earth a little mothering. With topics that range from electric cars to wind power, this series uses simple language and… More →

Green World, Clean World is a series for budding young scientists. Many early elementary students will be familiar with terms such as global warming and pollution, but this new series gives… More →