Max on TV

Have you ever wondered what it's like to film a TV show? Read about a day in the life of a child actor who is eager to show his friends what it's like on a TV set. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

On the Right Track

Joey's family has made race cars for generations. Join him on an adventurous day at a racetrack where he'll watch his aunt race. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Courtesy Is Kindness

Help early readers learn to recognize everyday kindnesses around them. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Nadia in Moscow

A determined Russian girl will do anything to see Moscow. When her dad travels to Moscow on a business trip, she decides to stowaway to see what the big city is really like. This adventurous fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Many Kinds of Goals

A young Jamaican girl makes a goal to help dolphins. How will she achieve this goal? Teach students about setting goals with this fiction book that supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Parched

In this illustrated chapter book, a fennec fox named Fen is struggling to find water during a drought in the desert. Follow along on his journey to find water for himself and his fellow desert dwellers. This cross-curricular fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Shake and Quake

A nervous mouse living in San Francisco worries about the big one." Together with his family, they create a plan to be prepared just in case an earthquake strikes. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

A Polar Bear Journey

A mother polar bear and her two cubs emerge from their den in search of food. But they find that global warming has made their search more difficult. Teach 2nd grade students about climate change with this illustrated fiction reader.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

The Speedy Sloth

Everyone knows that sloths are super slow. So, when Pedro sees a super-speedy sloth in the forest, no one believes him. With a video camera and his friend Alessa, they set out to catch him in action. Advancing readers will enjoy this humorous story about a stealthy sloth.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Fins and Friends

For some reason, Charlie the shark has trouble making friends. Whenever he meets someone new, they think he's going to eat them. What's a friendless shark to do? Advancing readers will sympathize with Charlie in this humorous, illustrated chapter book.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

The Pandas Next Door

A family of proud peacocks doesn't take too kindly to their new neighbors, a family of panda bears. But the Panda family's spunky daughter is determined to change their minds. This fiction book teaches early fluent readers about kindness, acceptance, and new experiences.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

The Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts excels at baking tarts. But the Knave of Hearts can't keep from stealing them--they are so good! What's a queen to do? Advancing readers will enjoy this entertaining story featuring well-known nursery rhyme characters.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

The Shoemaker and the Elves

Barney's family has been making shoes for as long as he can remember. But no one buys his shoes anymore. He'll need help-and maybe a little magic-to become a profitable shoemaker once again. This heartwarming story puts a modern spin on Grimm's fairy tale, The Shoemaker and the Elves.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

The Emperor's New Clothes

Emperor Chou is determined to be the talk of the parade. Little does he know, he will be-but not for the reason he hopes! Leave it to Lin to tell the truth and help the emperor change in the only way that matters. This fiction book puts a fun spin on the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale, The Emperor's New Clothes.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

Sand and Snow

Sadie and Gus visit their grandma who lives in the Mojave Desert. But an unexpected snowstorm interferes with their plan to visit Joshua Tree National Park. This cross-curricular fiction reader teaches 2nd grade students about the desert biome.

• Support advancing readers on their journey to independent reading
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Frog and Friends Save The Day

The animals who live in the Amazon Rainforest are tired of moving every time there's a fire. By working together, they concoct a plan to keep some pesky humans from setting fire to their habitat. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Home Safari

A magical motorhome takes a group of savanna animals on a safari" around the world to learn about different types of dwellings. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Ting's Subway Mystery

Ting is fascinated by the elderly woman who always sits across from her on the subway. When the woman leaves something behind on the subway, Ting is determined to return it to her. This mystery fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

The Secrets of Room 209

Arun's and Marisa's favorite teacher is Ms. Deng, who shares their passion for astronomy. In fact, she knows so much about outer space, they begin to wonder if she might be from outer space. Will they solve the mystery in time? This fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

The Case of the Mysterious Notes

Quinn Gray, Private Detective, is known at her school as the person to hire when you need a mystery solved. When her friend Jessica starts receiving mysterious notes at her desk, will Quinn be able to crack the case? This mystery fiction book about an intuitive girl detective will engage advancing readers.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Skeleton Picnic

Annabelle wants an extra special goodnight story that will spook her a little-and make her laugh. Well, Dad has the perfect story to tell. Skeleton Picnic" coming right up! Written in verse, this entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading.

• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story appeal to early fluent readers
• Build a foundation for lifelong reading success
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.