Scholastic Reader, Level 2

Discover the truth about life on Mars in this level 2 reader! Mars is a cold, desert planet with no water. But it wasn't always like this. Could there once have been living things there? Find out in this new level 2 reader all about life on Mars. Includes the most stunning and up-to-date photographs from NASA. Mary Kay Carson writes science news and educational materials for students and teachers. Mary Kay lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

America is fascinated by the invasion of the Stink Bug! From the East Coast to the West, stink bugs have arrived and it looks like they're here to stay. This level 2 reader will include all the answers about stink bugs that kids seek. Where are they from? How did they get here? Why do they smell? How do we get rid of them! It will also feature other gross bugs, some that kids know and some they may just be discovering for the first time. The cover will feature a large photo of a stink bug, which will draw kids in with the gross factor. Joan Emerson is a writer of children's books living in Brooklyn.

A level 2 reader in the Scholastic nonfiction reader line featuring gigantic animals that you'll hardly believe are real! Some people are short and some people are tall, but everyone is a little different. The same is true for animals. Some animals are small and others are bigger. But did you know that certain animals grow much, MUCH larger than all others of their kind? In this level 2 reader, you'll meet oversized animals--from rabbits the size of dogs, and dogs the size of horses and so much more. They are the supersize animals! Melvin and Gilda Berger are the authors of more than two hundred books for children. Their books have received awards from the National Science Teachers Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. The Bergers live in New York.

Join photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at frogs. Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this book, adapted from his award-winning hardcover, Nic introduces fun facts about frogs and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read Level 2 text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching photographs will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and accessible visual index. Praise for NIC BISHOP FROGSAn ALA Notable Children's BookA SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year* "Stupendous photographs combine with a genuinely enthusiastic text to open readers' eyes . . . like nothing has before. Gorgeous." --KIRKUS, starred review* "Amazing photographs . . . stunningly crisp, colorful, and beautifully reproduced." --HORN BOOK, starred review Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com. Praise for NIC BISHOP FROGSAn ALA Notable Children's BookA SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year* "Stupendous photographs combine with a genuinely enthusiastic text to open readers' eyes . . . like nothing has before. Gorgeous." --KIRKUS, starred review* "Amazing photographs . . . stunningly crisp, colorful, and beautifully reproduced." --HORN BOOK, starred review

Jack's class is on a field trip at the zoo. There are so many animals to see... and so many animal sounds to hear! Roarrrr! Screech! Hoot hoot! What animals will they meet?

There's a new Hot Rod Hamster early reader from the dynamic duo of Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, and it's sure to make a splash! When Hamster and his friends go looking for some cool, wet, wild fun at the Water Kingdom waterpark, Hamster and his new friend, Holly, challenge two dogs to a race down the waterslide. Can they win?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for both Hot Rod Hamster fans and series newcomers moving on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Speed down the early-reading water slide and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for loads of fun in the sun! Praise for Hot Rod Hamster:A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award Recommended TitleA Children's Choice Book Award FinalistA Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee (Ohio)A Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee "Junior racing fans will get a vicarious thrill with this story of a tiny driver who dares to burn rubber with the big boys... Anderson's acrylics are boisterously large, colorful, and off-kilter -- just like his swaggering protagonist." -- Booklist"Newbery Honor author Lord's picture-book debut is a rollicking, roaring read... Anderson's fluffy, jaunty illustrations are as full of energy as the rhymes. Young car enthusiasts won't be the only ones enamored of this hot-rodding rodent and his big canine buddy." -- Kirkus Reviews Derek Anderson is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Little Quack series by Lauren Thompson as well as the Hot Rod Hamster series by Cynthia Lord. He is also the author and illustrator of Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure and Story County: Here We Come! He writes and paints in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit him online at www.derekanderson.net. Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of Rules, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed Half a Chance, A Handful of Stars, and Because of the Rabbit. She made her picture-book debut with Hot Rod Hamster, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com. Praise for Hot Rod Hamster:A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award Recommended TitleA Children's Choice Book Award FinalistA Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee (Ohio)A Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee "Junior racing fans will get a vicarious thrill with this story of a tiny driver who dares to burn rubber with the big boys... Anderson's acrylics are boisterously large, colorful, and off-kilter -- just like his swaggering protagonist." -- Booklist"Newbery Honor author Lord's picture-book debut is a rollicking, roaring read... Anderson's fluffy, jaunty illustrations are as full of energy as the rhymes. Young car enthusiasts won't be the only ones enamored of this hot-rodding rodent and his big canine buddy." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Hot Rod Hamster:A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award Recommended TitleA Children's Choice Book Award FinalistA Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee (Ohio)A Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee "Junior racing fans will get a vicarious thrill with this story of a tiny driver who dares to burn rubber with the big boys... Anderson's acrylics are boisterously large, colorful, and off-kilter -- just like his swaggering protagonist." -- Booklist"Newbery Honor author Lord's picture-book deb

Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate! Julie Downing is an internationally published author and illustrator. She has illustrated over thirty highly acclaimed books for children. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States and England. She lives in San Francisco, California. Jane Feder was an elementary school teacher, a children's book editor, and is now an artist's representative. She is also the author of several children's books, including BEANY, an ALA Notable Children's Book, an IRA Children's Choice, and a New York Public Library Book of the Year. She lives in New York City.

Let Red the Time Dragon take you on an action-packed adventure through history in this series for beginning readers. "Call me First Mate Red! You're aboard our clipper ship, the Flying Cloud!"Joe and Lilly are heading back in time for another adventure with Red the Time Dragon. This time they're traveling on a famed clipper ship as it tries to break a world record for speed. Navigator Eleanor Creesy will guide them from New York City around the tip of South America and back up to San Francisco to deliver the ship's cargo to gold miners and settlers. Along the way, they'll meet plenty of strange sailors, one of the first female navigators, and sail through very rough waters. Will the ship make it? And will they break the world record? Only Red knows for sure!This easy reader features special extras like maps, time lines, glossaries, and super facts that take you beyond the story and bring history to life! Robert Neubecker has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children and illustrated for countless periodicals. He grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with lots of cows but moved to New York City at the age of nineteen. There he studied illustration and painting, and got his B.F.A. from Parson's School of Design. He has done work for The New York Times, Time, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal and Slate.com, to name just a few. Robert won an ALA notable award for his book,Wow! City! He has received numerous awards for his illustrations, including a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators and a Key Art Award for Best Comedy Poster for the movie Sideways. Robert lives in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah with his wife, two kids, and two very big dogs.

Young readers can hone their developing comprehension skills in this Level 2 reader based on the PBS Kids series Alma's Way! Created by Emmy Award-winning actor Sonia Manzano - best known as Maria on Sesame Street. When Alma's little brother Junior loses his first tooth, everyone is super excited! Junior wants to put on a special presentation for the family. But then the worst happens -- the tooth goes missing! If Alma and Junior do not find the tooth, Junior will lose his special moment forever. Can Alma help him find it? Join Alma and her family as they go hunting for the tooth and try to save Junior's special day! Includes a sheet of stickers. Gabrielle Reyes loves reading and watching TV for work. She writes for children, parents, and teachers. She lives with her husband, two boys, and lots of stuffed animals.

Get in on all the adorable action and learn to read with Teensy Weensy Animals! Discover the tiniest and cutest animals from around the world. Teensy Weensy Animals will introduce kids to penguins, octopuses, and sloths all smaller than the palm of their hands! Featuring full-color photos of these fascinating and adorable animals and simple and engaging text. All Scholastic readers are vetted by experts and feature a glossary. Joan Emerson is a writer of children's books living in Brooklyn.

Now early readers can take a ride on the Magic School Bus! With the help of Ms. Frizzle, young readers can develop their reading skills while they pick up fun facts about the world's ocean. Ms. Frizzle's class will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about the deep sea through this engaging and accesible reader. This is a great introduction to the Magic School Bus program. Mary Kay Carson writes science news and educational materials for students and teachers. Mary Kay lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Learn all about Pandas in this new Level 2 reader. A new Scholastic level 2 reader about cuddly, adorable pandas: what do they eat? What are their habitats like? What does it mean when we say pandas are an endangered species? Includes full color photographs and easy-to-read text. AnnMarie Anderson has written numerous books for young readers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and son.

These animals are so ugly, they're cute! From bulldogs to sloths, lemurs to hippos, there are ugly cute animals all across the animal kingdom. This level 2 reader will feature the cutest of those ugly animals. Kids may recognize some of the animals as their very own pets, while others will be new discoveries for young readers. The reader will feature large full-color photos with fun facts about each creature. Kids will get a kick out of silly creatures and the trendy phrase "ugly cute." Melvin and Gilda Berger are the authors of more than two hundred books for children. Their books have received awards from the National Science Teachers Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. The Bergers live in New York.

Adapted from the award-winning nonfiction book Nic Bishop Snakes, this Level 2 reader features Nic's trademark close-up photographs and thrilling facts! Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom, or poison, can kill their prey with just one bite!Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals! In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about snakes and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. This adaptation of the award-winning picture book has accessible Level 2 text that is perfect for beginners and eye-catching photographs that will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and photo index. Praise for Nic Bishop Snakes:* "Bishop's brilliantly photographed book will appeal both to snake fans and casual browsers." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Bishop offers an excellent photographic guide to these reptiles." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Bishop returns with his always-amazing photographs... It will take a while for readers to tear themselves away." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review"Stunning photographs." -- Booklist Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com. Praise for Nic Bishop Snakes:* "Bishop's brilliantly photographed book will appeal both to snake fans and casual browsers." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Bishop offers an excellent photographic guide to these reptiles." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Bishop returns with his always-amazing photographs... It will take a while for readers to tear themselves away." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review"Stunning photographs." -- Booklist

Let Red the Time Dragon take you on an action-packed adventure through history in this new series for beginning readers. "I'm Red the Time Dragon! I will be your guide to the Middle Ages! But we have to be careful. Dragons aren't exactly popular here."So begins Joe and Lilly's first magical adventure back in time. They have tons of questions about everything, so Red shows them what life was really like in the year 1200. But they'll have to stay one step ahead of an angry mob, wild beasts, and an evil knight who are hot on the dragon's trail. And when the trip is done, the only question left is where they will go next!This easy reader features special extras like maps, time lines, glossaries, and super facts that take you beyond the story and bring history to life! Robert Neubecker has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children and illustrated for countless periodicals. He grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with lots of cows but moved to New York City at the age of nineteen. There he studied illustration and painting, and got his B.F.A. from Parson's School of Design. He has done work for The New York Times, Time, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal and Slate.com, to name just a few. Robert won an ALA notable award for his book,Wow! City! He has received numerous awards for his illustrations, including a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators and a Key Art Award for Best Comedy Poster for the movie Sideways. Robert lives in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah with his wife, two kids, and two very big dogs.

Next stop...The Magic School Bus heads to Antarctica to learn about glaciers! D.A. is more of a researcher than a storyteller, so she's naturally nervous when her parents sign her up to speak in front of a sellout crowd. But thanks to the Friz, D.A. gains inspiration from the greatest storytellers on Earth: glaciers! These mighty, frozen time machines guide the class through the Earth's last 10,000 years, and the incredible tale of the changes it has witnessed.