GRADE 2 BOOKS
Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! by Kara West and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez* Mia Mayhem is getting ready for
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Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell* and illustrated by Natasha Donovan*
superhero school when her cat, Chaos, needs to be taken to the vet for cleaning. As the two make their way back from the vet to the school, Mia realizes that a pack of pageant dogs from the vet is following them! The dogs end up in trouble during Mia’s flying training, and she has to work with another classmate, Penn, to get
Mary Golda Ross soared beyond what others thought she was capable of in what were considered “men’s fields” at
y Golda Ross worked on many classified projects as entieth-century aerospace engineer—and much of she did remains a secret to this day. Yet her work of tremendous importance to the US space program, he broke barriers as a Cherokee woman in a male- nated field. Discover the story of how a math-loving girl northeast Oklahoma blazed a trail for herself and others, ing on traditional Cherokee values throughout her career. engrossing prose and striking illustrations, acclaimed okee author Traci Sorell and award-winning Métis rator Natasha Donovan present a compelling portrait of fe and work of Mary Golda Ross.
Illustrations by NATASHA DONOVAN the time, such as math and science. Mary would not back down—not when she was the only woman in her classes, or when men refused to interact with her. She let her intellect pave her way in STEAM. This amazing work ethic and determination made her one of the first female engineers in America. TRACI SORELL 24/11/21 6:07 PM
them to safety AND back home—except Penn doesn’t seem to want to work together at all! Mia must find a way to work with Penn before the dogs miss their big pageant.
Fearless Mary by Tami Charles* and illustrated by Claire Almon
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The American West was no match for Mary Fields. As a Black woman in the 1800s, Mary challenged the assumptions of cowboys in the western United States by applying to become a stagecoach driver to deliver the mail. But Mary was determined and worked hard to be the best. Though the odds
her a legend. r a trailblazer. er…Fearless!
Cece Loves Science by Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes and illustrated by Vashti Harrison*
Cece is curious and always bursting with questions. Cece and classmate Isaac team up and thoughtfully brainstorm ideas for the best question to investigate and explore for their class science project. Once they have
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were against her—she was in her sixties—Mary was the fastest to hitch a team of six horses, beating out other cowboys vying for the job. Even though the job was hard and dangerous, as she battled the weather, rough terrain, and wild animals, Mary always delivered the mail. Her courage and skill paved the way for women and Black people to join the postal service.
decided, they use the scientific method to experiment, collect
information, and analyze their findings. Finally, the two friends have the answer to their question, “Do dogs eat vegetables?” and are eager to share their findings with their classroom community. But when Cece thinks “outside the box,” she knows there is one more question to ask and answer. Bird Count by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman For the New England Christmas
I Am Sonia Sotomayor by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
Sonia Sotomayor became the first Hispanic and third female judge sworn in to become a Supreme Court justice, but she had many barriers on her journey to get there. Growing up in the South Bronx, Sonia had to face many obstacles that came with being
Season Bird Count, young Ava and her mother prepare to be the best “citizen scientists” they can be. With the help of their team leader, Big Al, they observe, learn about, and record the tally of all the birds they
from a poor family. She worked hard and pushed herself beyond what even she thought she was capable of to become a role model for all the Black and Brown children she had come to represent.
see as a community.
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