Science Books for Second Graders
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This teacher's edition for Science Lessons and Investigations comes with useful resources and materials for getting second graders excited about science. Over the course of 14 comprehensive units, students will discover thrilling facts about plants, animals, the Earth, and more. Plus, they'll get to learn how to apply science topics in real life through a series of hands-on investigative activities in the classroom..Teacher's edition for Science Lessons and Investigations comes with useful resources and materials for getting second graders excited about science, 244 pages.Students will learn how to apply science topics in real life through a series of hands-on investigative activities in the classroom.Includes teacher support pages and an answer key.ISBN# 9781645140047.Comprehension and vocabulary activities.Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities
Plant a seed of interest in science and watch it grow! Your budding scientist is sure to enjoy learning about weather, plants, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, and more through informative activities and hands-on experiments such as "condensation on a can" or a model for air pressure. They can make their very own rainbow on a sunny day or be a "flake detective" on the next snowy day. Build a pinecone bird feeder, separate fact from superstition, power through themed mazes, or break the "spider code." Develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, and also find suggestions for subject-related storybooks and informational books. Fun facts and the occasional riddle add to the joy. What a great STEM friend!.Your budding scientist is sure to enjoy learning about weather, plants, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, and more.Plenty of informative activities and hands-on experiments.Develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.Great STEM friend
Build your second grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards..Build your second grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science!.144 pages.ISBN# 9781629381541.Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards..Full-color activity book
180 Days of Science for Second Grade provides teachers and parents with 180 days of daily practice to build students' science content-area knowledge. The quick, diagnostic-based activities allow busy teachers to cover science content daily. Through these weekly units, grade 2 students will analyze and evaluate scientific data and scenarios, answer constructed response questions, improve their understanding of science and engineering practices, and increase their critical thinking and reasoning skills. Each week will assess students' knowledge of grade-level science content, and focuses on a grade-level topic within one of three science strands: physical science, life science, and Earth and space science. By integrating scientific practices, language arts and math concepts, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts, this resource helps teachers meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state standards in their classrooms. With these daily activities, students will learn to think like scientists in no time! Digital files are included..Nonfiction.English.Grade 2
This 10-book STEM collection for Grade 2 pulls together informational text for math, science, technology, and engineering in engaging formats that include TIME FOR KIDS® content, vivid images, and descriptive vocabulary..Nonfiction.English.Grade 2
Explore Life Science with this 10-book set for Grades 2-3. Readers will learn about ecosystems, habitats, life cycles, and more! These titles includes vibrant images paired with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover..Nonfiction.English.Grade 2-3
Evan-Moor® Daily science activity book for ages 8 - 11 and teaches the various concepts of earth science. Book has 192 pages and contains hands-on activities, comprehension tests that offer vocabulary practice..Age group and grade: Ages 8 - 11 and grades 2nd.Type: Earth science.Vocabulary practice, hands on activities and comprehension tests provide everything you need to engage students in science instruction.Number of pages: 192.Includes teacher's guide.Help your grade 2 students develop a genuine understanding of standards-based scientific concepts and vocabulary using the 150 engaging activities in daily science.30 weeks of instruction covers many standards based science topics.A variety of rich resources including vocabulary practice, hands-on science activities and comprehension tests in multiple-choice format help you successfully introduce students to earth, life and physical science concepts.Help your grade 1 students explore standards-based science concepts and vocabulary using 150 daily lessons.Help your grade 2 students explore standards-based science concepts and vocabulary using 150 daily lessons
These notebooks are designed to help young learners document investigations, organize data, and build scientific explanations with ease. Perfect for classrooms or homeschool environments, they provide structured support for STEM learning and inquiry-based activities. Each notebook includes 15 sections featuring graphic organizers, writing lines, and creative ideas for recording scientific thinking. Students will find essential pages such as See, Know, Wonder charts, Predictions, Observations, and Conclusions models, 2 cm graph paper, and blank pages for free-form notes. These tools encourage observation, prediction, and reasoning skills while making science lessons engaging and interactive..Perfect for Grades K–2, these notebooks help students document investigations, organize data, and build scientific explanations..Each notebook includes 15 sections with graphic organizers, writing lines, and ideas for recording scientific thinking to support inquiry-based learning..Features See, Know, Wonder charts, Predictions, Observations, and Conclusions models, 2 cm graph paper, and blank pages for creativity..Make science exploration fun and organized with the Scientific Reasoning Notebooks – Set of 10 for Grades K–2.
Set your child on the path to reading success with this exciting collection of 16-page books on favorite science topics: horses, bears, birds, sloths, tigers, honeybees, chameleons, and more. These level E and F books feature engaging photos paired with just a few lines of text to support growing readers. Includes a mini-activity book, motivating stickers, and parent tips. A great way to help children step up to the next guided reading level with ease. Includes box, 12 readers (16pp each), 24-pg mini-activity book, 1-pg parent guide, 1 sticker sheet..Spark reading success with 12 exciting books on favorite science topics correlated with guided reading levels E–F.This set of 12 books is value priced and provides a critical mass of level E and F books to give kids just-right reading practice at each level.The books include kid-pleasing science topics to keep them highly engaged and motivated.All the stories have been leveled by a reading expert.All the stories have been leveled by a reading expert.ISBN: 9781338091182
Evan-Moor® "Hands-On Science 20 Themes" Teacher resource book is ideal for grades 1 - 3 and offers hands-on experiments on earth science. Book has 208 pages and gives space for students to make observations and write answers..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 9 and grades 1st - 3rd.Type: Earth science.Never has hands-on science been so easy to do.Number of pages: 208.Includes aquarium, sun and shadows, cold and heat, bubbles, sink and float, water, plants, lifecycles, light, chemistry, sound, nutrition, air, my five senses, animal behavior, magnets, color, rocks and soil, weather, microorganisms.Each of the 20 units includes the following sections teacher resource pages materials list objectives preparation background information lab book instructions.Activities help students practice the scientific inquiry skills outlined in the National Science Education Standards.Hands-On Science includes 20 Themes for 20 highly motivating, classroom-tested science units that help students learn by doing
Develop your second grade students’ creative problem-solving skills with STEM Lessons and Challenges. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems..STEM Lessons and Challenges fosters students’ critical thinking, innovation, communication, and peer collaboration!.Size: 8.5" x 11".Page Count: 128.EAN: 9781629388625
Boost students' nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and eye-popping photos! The books include a table of contents, four short chapters, diagrams, maps, captions, a glossary, comprehension questions, and more. Comes with a complete teaching guide. Includes: 36 Books (Six copies six 24-page titles), 24-page Teaching Guide, and sturdy storage unit..Subject: Science, Topic: Animal studies.Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 9 years and grades 1st - 3rd.Includes 36 books.ISBN: 9780545015974.Scholastic "Science Vocabulary Readers: Life Cycles" Book set for grades 1 - 3 comes with a complete teaching guide.
Boost students' nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and eye-popping photos! The books include a table of contents, three short chapters, diagrams, captions, a glossary, comprehension questions, and more. Comes with a complete teaching guide. Includes: 36 books (Six copies of six 16-page titles), 24-page teaching guide, and a sturdy storage unit..Subject: Science, Topic: Weather.Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 8 years and grade 1st - 2nd.Includes 36 books.ISBN: 9780545015981.Scholastic "Science Vocabulary Readers: Wild Weather" Book set for grades 1 - 2 measuring 14.3" x 10.4" x 4.8" is packed with fascinating facts and eye-popping photos.
Educational Insights® Nancy B's Science Club "Microscope" Activity journal includes 30x - 400x light and dissecting microscope with rubber eye cup and focusing knob. 22 Page journal contains test tube with stirring rod, 4 prepared and 7 blank slides..Book type: Microscope and activity journal.Microscope and activity journal comes with fun science experiments for kids and activities from observation to creative writing, drawing, and more.Journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life.Subject: Science.22 pages.Grade/age: Grades 2nd - 7th/Ages 8 - 12 years.Requires 3 AAA batteries.Microscope measures 9"(H) x 5"(W) x 3 3/4"(L).Journal measures 8 1/2"(H) x 8 1/2"(W).Includes 30x - 400x light and dissecting microscope with rubber eye cup and focusing knob, tweezers, scalpel, spatula, stirring rod, test tube, pipette, 7 cover slips and slide labels, 4 prepared slides, 7 blank slides, petri dish, specimen vial.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom.Educational Insights® Nancy B's Science Club "Microscope" Activity journal is patterned for 8 - 12 yrs children that includes fun science experiments and activities for supporting drawing and creative writing from observation.
2013 Academics' Choice Award for Smart Books and 2013 Book of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine..Each book is 32 pages.5 Book Set.Grades 2-7.The award-winning Science Alliance series has been applauded for its combination of challenging science and kid-friendly, hands-on activities, experiments - and a science fair project in every book!
Engage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world..STEAM activity books for grade 2 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning.Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world..Grade 2.STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, and more..STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.
Develop reading and comprehension skills with leveled texts for children in PreK-Grade 1. Real-world photos and beautiful illustrations serve as engaging visual aids and inspire discussion. Includes 120 science, math, social studies, and fiction titles at Levels A-I support and challenge young readers. Teaching tips and activities in each book help parents and educators build comprehension and writing skills. Teaching Cards for each title include vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension instruction, plus tips for English Learners..Grades: Prekindergarten - 2nd.Language: English.Subject: Leveled readers.Rising Readers are the perfect transition between Newmark Learning's sight word readers and jump into genre leveled books for grades 2 - 3.Precisely leveled fiction and nonfiction readers integrate literacy with content instruction..As required by the common core state standards, Rising Readers steadily increase in reading level complexity while integrating nonfiction and fiction content instruction.Science, Math, Social Studies, and Nursery Rhyme books available..Books: Children will love the gorgeous photos or illustrations, fun topics, and BONUS comprehension skills and sight word activities included in every book. Science, Math, Social Studies, and Nursery Rhyme books available.Newmark Learning Rising Readers "Science Volumes 1 and 2" Single copy set is ideal for 2nd grade.
Years of research across multitudes of studies have led us to the same conclusion - children learn more effectively when they can interact with materials related to the learning objective. Multi-sensory experiences have lasting impacts on students of all ages and abilities. This is one of the many reasons we put together these age-appropriate decodable kits. Perfect for group lessons, one-on-one instruction, targeted tutoring, and more. Each kit has everything students need for fun, hands-on phonics practice! Each kit is filled with games, books, and tools that can support the needs of up to 24 children or can be utilized for independent learning with one child. The Decodable Toolkit also includes an instructional guide created for teachers with fun activities for students. The guide provides prompts, tips, activities, and useful information about phonics to make implementation simple and effective. Created to help teach phonics, fluency, and vocabulary, these kits are perfect for the classroom, after school, reading groups, and more. They come in a Sterilite latching tote for storage and portability..4 carefully selected 2nd-grade level decodable books.4 hands-on learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade-appropriate.Decodable Resource Guide to get the most out of this kit.All packed in a Sterilite latching tote for storage and portability.Books & tools to support phonics and the science of reading.
The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Fish, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how fish are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of fish, and how animal classification works. Readers will discover the traits fish have that put them in a class of their own. The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species. Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level. Each measuring 7.5" x 10", the titles in this series offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about Earth's magnificent animals..Breaks down animal classification methods into easy-to-understand language.The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species..Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level..ISBN: 9781731654571.Activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes glossary, index, and comprehension questions.The 24-page book Animals Have Classes Too!: Fish introduces young readers to how fish are classified, highlighting their unique traits and groupings through simple text, photos, and activities that make animal classification easy to understand.
The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Amphibians, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how amphibians are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of amphibians, and how animal classification works. Readers will find out how amphibians are classified and what makes them unique. The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species. Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level. Each measuring 7.5" x 10", the titles in this series offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about Earth's magnificent animals..Breaks down animal classification methods into easy-to-understand language.The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species..Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level..ISBN: 9781731654564.Activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes glossary, index, and comprehension questions.The 24-page book Animals Have Classes Too!: Amphibians introduces young readers to how amphibians are classified, highlighting their unique traits and groupings through clear text, engaging photos, and interactive activities that simplify animal classification.
The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Reptiles, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how reptiles are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of reptiles, and how animal classification works. Readers will discover how reptiles are classified and why sometimes the groups that animals are sorted into can change. The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species. Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level. Each measuring 7.5" x 10", the titles in this series offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about Earth's magnificent animals..Breaks down animal classification methods into easy-to-understand language.The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species..Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level..ISBN: 9781731654588.Activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes glossary, index, and comprehension questions.The 24-page book Animals Have Classes Too!: Reptiles introduces young readers to how reptiles are classified, exploring their traits, groups, and the changing nature of classification through clear text, photos, and interactive activities that make learning about animal groups engaging and accessible.
Why does this bird sound like a car alarm? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal abilities. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Abilities, you'll learn how turtles navigate, octopuses hide, and giant rats sniff out deadly land mines! Finally, be a scientist as you draw conclusions and make your own scientific study. What amazing abilities will you observe? Let's discover the incredible ways that animals interact with the world with a real-life animal behavior case study! This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity. The nonfiction leveled text features simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures. Reading/teaching tips are also included..Inquiry-based investigation of animal behaviors using real-life examples.For ages 6-10..This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity..ISBN: 9781731654502.Vivid photos.Includes after-reading questions, reading suggestions, and an activity to encourage further learning.This 24-page nonfiction book, Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Abilities, explores fascinating animal skills like turtle navigation and octopus camouflage, using real-life case studies and vivid photos, with guided questions and activities to boost comprehension and scientific thinking.
Why would researchers give a bird a worm to eat but keep it out of reach? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal problem-solving skills. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Problem-Solving, you'll learn how hyenas work together, octopuses make shields, and monkeys make a tasty snack. Finally, be a scientist as you draw conclusions and make your own scientific study. What amazing problem-solving skills will you observe? Let's discover the incredible ways that animals collaborate, use tools, and solve problems to survive in the wild! This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity. The nonfiction leveled text features simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures. Reading/teaching tips are also included..Inquiry-based investigation of animal behaviors using real-life examples.For ages 6-10..This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity..ISBN: 9781731654526.Vivid photos.Includes after-reading questions, reading suggestions, and an activity to encourage further learning.This 24-page nonfiction book, Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Problem-Solving, explores how animals like hyenas, octopuses, and monkeys use teamwork, tools, and clever tactics to survive, featuring real-life case studies, vivid photos, and activities to support comprehension and scientific inquiry.
Featuring a Summer Bridge Activities 1st grade to 2nd grade workbook, math flash cards, and kid's books, this backpack is great for practice and enrichment to keep your child learning all summer long and better prepare for the school year ahead. Summer Bridge Activities 2nd grade workbooks feature math, science, reading comprehension, and handwriting activities, and includes flash cards, stickers, and fun fitness activities, too! Kids can also practice their reading comprehension skills with the included children's books, as well as additional math skills with the addition flash cards. Each resource is stored securely in the durable drawstring bag so your child can practice skills on-the-go. Practice during long road trips, downtime during the summer, and more..Students can practice their reading comprehension skills..For ages: 6-8..Featuring a Summer Bridge Activities 1st grade to 2nd grade workbook, math flash cards, and kid's books, this backpack is great for practice and enrichment to keep your child learning..ISBN: 9781483869377.Features reading comprehension, math, science, and handwriting activities..Each bundle is stored securely in a durable drawstring bag so your child can practice on-the-go..Keep kids mentally and physically active to prevent summer learning loss..Includes flash cards, stickers, and fun fitness activities, too!.Help prevent summer learning loss and prepare your first grader for back-to-school success in just 15 minutes a day with engaging summer learning activities, children's books, and fun games—all in one bundle!
Why are those elephants following each other? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal societies. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Societies, you'll learn how guppies teach each other, leafcutter ants build their nests, and wolves hunt their next meal! Finally, be a scientist as you draw conclusions and create your own scientific study. What amazing societies will you observe? Let's discover the incredible ways that animals interact within different societies in the wild with a real-life animal behavior case study! This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity. The nonfiction leveled text features simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures. Reading/teaching tips are also included..Inquiry-based investigation of animal behaviors using real-life examples.For ages 6-10..This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity..ISBN: 9781731654533.Vivid photos.Includes after-reading questions, reading suggestions, and an activity to encourage further learning.This 24-page nonfiction book, Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Societies, investigates how animals like elephants, ants, and wolves live and work together, using real-life case studies, vivid photos, and guided questions to support comprehension and scientific exploration.
The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Mammals, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how mammals are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of mammals, and how animal classification works. Readers will discover what traits put mammals in a class of their own. The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species. Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level. Each measuring 7.5" x 10", the titles in this series offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about Earth's magnificent animals..Breaks down animal classification methods into easy-to-understand language.The Animals Have Classes Too! series for grades 1–3 gives an introduction to animal classifications, from kingdom to species..Each 24-page book in the series details how and why animals are classified, including common traits and various habitats, giving examples at each level..ISBN: 9781731654540.Activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes glossary, index, and comprehension questions.The 24-page book Animals Have Classes Too!: Mammals introduces young readers to animal classification by exploring the traits that define mammals and how they are grouped, using clear language, engaging photos, and activities to support comprehension and curiosity.
Why would scientists want to watch sleeping ants? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal communication. Learn how elephants show affection, why the Canada lynx leaves scratches on trees, and how vervet monkeys know where to hide. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Communication, you'll discover that many animal behaviors are expressions of communication. Finally, be a scientist as you draw conclusions and make your own scientific study. What amazing communication will you observe? Let's discover the incredible ways that animals interact with the world with a real-life animal behavior case study! This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity. The nonfiction leveled text features simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures. Reading/teaching tips are also included..Inquiry-based investigation of animal behaviors using real-life examples.For ages 6-10..This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity..ISBN: 9781731654519.Vivid photos.Includes after-reading questions, reading suggestions, and an activity to encourage further learning.This 24-page nonfiction book, Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Communication, reveals how animals express themselves—like elephants showing affection and vervet monkeys signaling danger—through real-life case studies, vivid photos, and guided questions that encourage scientific thinking and comprehension.