GRADE 2
READING FOCUS: This month’s selections offer clever stories with an additional purpose. These books present an enjoyable way for second graders to learn new vocabulary and appreciate the importance of science and engineering.
Deep-Sea Dive Adapted by Samantha Brooke Creativity & Curiosity
Next stop: under the sea in this Magic School Bus adventure packed with fun science facts. This time, the bus transforms into a submarine! When Dorothy Ann accidentally loses Jyoti’s high-tech locket in the ocean, it’s all aboard the Magic School Submarine to retrieve it! Down they go through the layers of the sea, amazed by some of Earth’s most unusual animals. But when their submarine loses power at the darkest depths, the kids find inspiration from the underwater creatures to turn their luck around!
ADVENTURE
THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
The Little Blue Bridge Written by Brenda Maier & illustrated by Sonia Sánchez
In this twist on a classic tale, Ruby and her three brothers want to cross a little bridge to pick the delicious blueberries growing on the other side. A bully named Santiago demands a snack before allowing anyone to cross. When Santiago stops Ruby, the very resourceful girl uses her engineering skills to create an alternate way to cross: her own little blue bridge. While busily building, the confident Ruby becomes a role model for Santiago, who slowly changes his attitude.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
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