2nd Grade Reading and Literature Book Guides

Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms

Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance the teaching of Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms by Christine…

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Reading and Literature

Community Helpers

Fire Safety

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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes

Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship Teaching Guide

Use the discussion questions, activities, and additional resources in this teaching guide for Rescue and Jessica: A…

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Reading and Literature

Social and Emotional Development

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The Katie Kazoo Switcheroo Series

Use these activity kits to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series.

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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EARTH! My First 4.54 Billion Years Curriculum Guide

Our Teacher Discussion Guide for EARTH! MY FIRST 4.54 BILLION YEARS, a novel that teaches students about the history of…

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Reading and Literature

Science

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Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with One Leaf Rides the Wind.

One Leaf Rides the Wind

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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The Mountain That Loved a Bird

Activities and resources to teach The Mountain That Loved a Bird, written by Alice McLerran and illustrated by Eric…

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Reading and Literature

Birds

Plants and Botany

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Use these lessons and activities with The Rainbow Tulip, by Pat Mora.

The Rainbow Tulip

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Reading and Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

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Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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LESSON PLANS

Penguin's Guide to Chapter Book Series: Common Core Lesson Ideas

Motivate students to read independently with chapter book series. You're sure to find ones they'll love in this…

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Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Teacher's Guide

Spark students' imagination with the illustrations and mysterious captions in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Teacher's Guide

Discover the magic of Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. This printable teacher's…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Sweetest Fig Teacher's Guide

Explore fantasy, reality, and the power of dreams with The Sweetest Fig, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. This…

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Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Children's Book

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LESSON PLANS

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative Writing

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American Revolution Books by Jean Fritz

Activities, lessons, web resources, and references to teach Jean Fritz's American Revolution books.

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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Tsunami! Discussion Guide

Introduce children to Japanese art and traditional storytelling as they read Tsunami!, written by Kimiko Kajikawa and…

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Literature

Foreign Languages

Geography

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No English Teacher's Guide

Introduce your students to Diane and Blanca, two second-grade girls who find a creative way to overcome a language…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Multicultural Literature

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REFERENCE

Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Using Poetry in the Classroom: Lesson Starters for Poetry Collections

These poetry lesson starters showcase the variety of ways poetry can be used to reach a range of learners with different…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Poetry

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REFERENCE

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin

Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do Educator's Guide

Share fun facts about 25 unusual animals with your students. Creature Features uses humor, illustrations, and a…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Animals (Zoology)

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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide

Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in the environment with a science picture…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Tess's Tree Literature Guide

Read the sweet story of Tess's Tree, written by Jess M. Brallier and illustrated by award-winning artist Peter H.…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social and Emotional Development

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