Books for 2nd Grade

Explore 48 curated books for 2nd Grade students. Each resource has been reviewed for quality and age-appropriateness.

Writing with Ease: Strong Fundamentals

Susan Wise Bauer's guide to teaching elementary writing through narration, copywork, and dictation—explaining the why behind each skill so parents can build their own four-year writing plan. For grades 1–4.

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 1

A gentle, scripted introduction to grammar for young students, using memory work, copywork, narration, and picture study in short daily lessons. Designed for grades 1–2.

The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading

A simple, scripted, phonics-first guide that walks any parent—no special training required—through teaching a child to read, from short vowels all the way to multisyllable words. Recommended for beginning readers in preschool through 2nd grade.

National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, 5th Edition

National Geographic's photo-rich, easy-to-read world atlas for ages 4–10—introducing continents, oceans, and map skills with stunning images and simple, colorful maps.

The 50 States: Activity Book

The hands-on companion to The 50 States atlas—maps to label, puzzles, and fact files that turn U.S. geography into an active, screen-free homeschool project.

The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!

An oversized, beautifully illustrated atlas of all 50 U.S. states—capitals, landmarks, animals, and famous figures—that turns American geography into a treasure hunt.

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Maps: A Children's Illustrated Atlas

A gorgeously illustrated oversized atlas mapping 58 countries through their animals, foods, landmarks, and cultures—an enchanting introduction to world geography for children.

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

201 safe, low-cost, hands-on science experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy using common household materials—a long-running homeschool favorite for elementary and middle school.

National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Thousands of true, bite-sized facts about science, nature, space, animals, history, and geography in National Geographic Kids' bold photo-packed style—a curiosity-building enrichment book for a wide range of ages.

Usborne 100 Science Experiments

100 simple, hands-on science experiments—crystals, circuits, balloon rockets, kaleidoscopes and more—with clear illustrated steps and explanations. A low-prep, household-materials activity book for elementary homeschoolers.

Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 2

Daily 10-15 minute reading comprehension practice with fiction and nonfiction passages and strategy-based questions for second graders.

Spectrum Phonics, Grade 2

Advanced phonics workbook covering vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, multisyllabic words, and reading fluency for second graders.

Evan-Moor Daily Summer Activities: Moving from 2nd to 3rd Grade

Teacher-developed 10-week summer workbook for grades 2-3 with daily reading, math, writing, and critical thinking activities plus hands-on Friday projects.

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 2-3

Bestselling summer workbook for grades 2-3 with daily 15-minute activities in reading, writing, math, and science to prevent summer learning loss.

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2

Adventure-based summer workbook from Brain Quest for grades 1-2 with map quests, stickers, and daily activities in reading, math, and science.

100 Write-and-Learn Sight Word Practice Pages

Practice 100 essential sight words through tracing, writing, word searches, and context activities for beginning readers.

Ada Twist, Scientist

Beloved picture book about a curious girl who uses the scientific method to investigate the world — inspiring young scientists everywhere.

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Inspiring picture book about a shy girl who learns that engineering is about persistence and learning from failure.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

A stunning introduction to the solar system, stars, galaxies, and space exploration for preschool and early elementary learners.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why

Over 100 answers to kids' biggest questions about animals, nature, space, and everyday life with stunning National Geographic photos.

Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations

A comprehensive yoga guide for ages 2-12 with 200+ poses, breathing exercises, and meditations organized by age group and theme.

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids

An award-winning children's book introducing yoga through the alphabet with 56 poses, rhyming vignettes, and colorful illustrations for ages 3-7.

Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK)

A beautifully illustrated DK encyclopedia covering all human body systems with photographs, CGI artworks, and infographics for young learners.

Home School Family Fitness: The Complete Physical Education Curriculum for Grades K-12

A complete 40-week K-12 physical education curriculum with lesson plans, fitness tests, and sports labs designed for homeschool families.

No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior

A practical, four-step approach to preventing and managing meltdowns in children with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral challenges — with real-world scenarios and solutions.

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

A paradigm-shifting book that reframes autism as a difference to be understood rather than a disorder to be fixed, with practical guidance for parents and educators.

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

Over 100 playful sensory activities designed to help children with SPD build motor skills, body awareness, and sensory tolerance through fun, everyday play.

The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum Designed to Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control

A widely-used framework that teaches children to identify their emotional states and use strategies to regulate their feelings and behavior across four color-coded zones.

The Out-of-Sync Child (3rd Edition): Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences

The essential guide for parents understanding Sensory Processing Disorder — how to recognize it, how it affects learning, and how to help your child thrive.

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach

A practical guide helping parents build executive function skills in children who are bright but struggle with organization, time management, and follow-through.

The Explosive Child (6th Edition)

A groundbreaking guide to understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children using Collaborative & Proactive Solutions.

Who Was George Washington?

Illustrated biography of America's first president for grades 2-5, from the popular "Who Was?" series — perfect for introducing young readers to the founding era.

The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age

Final volume in the Story of the World series covering 1850 to present: world wars, Cold War, civil rights, and globalization told as engaging narrative history.

The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages

Narrative history of the Middle Ages (400–1600 CE) for elementary students, covering medieval Europe, Islam, Vikings, Crusades, and global civilizations in story format.

The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times

Narrative world history from 1600 to 1850 covering exploration, colonialism, revolutions, and the Enlightenment for elementary and middle school students.

Math for All Seasons

A beautifully illustrated picture book of seasonal math riddles that teach children creative grouping and mental math strategies.

The Grapes of Math

A beautifully illustrated picture book that teaches creative mental math strategies through rhyming riddles and visual puzzles.

Sir Cumference and the First Round Table

A clever medieval-themed picture book that teaches geometry concepts like radius, diameter, and circumference through an entertaining Arthurian adventure story.

Beast Academy Guide 3A

A challenging and fun comic-book style math curriculum from Art of Problem Solving, designed to develop deep mathematical thinking in elementary students.

Bedtime Math: A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late

A delightful book of quirky real-world math problems organized by difficulty level, perfect for making math a fun daily family routine.

Carson Dellosa Skills for Success Elementary Spanish Workbook

Structured Spanish workbook for K-5 covering alphabet, numbers, colors, vocabulary, and basic sentences with clear illustrations and practice exercises.

First Thousand Words in French

Classic Usborne picture word book teaching 1,000 essential French words through charming illustrated scenes with pronunciation guide, ideal for preschool through early elementary.

First Thousand Words in Spanish

Classic Usborne picture word book teaching 1,000 essential Spanish words through colorful illustrated scenes, perfect for preschool through early elementary beginners.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 2

Daily science workbook for 2nd graders with 30 weekly units on life cycles, habitats, matter, and simple machines with hands-on experiments.

Beginner Art Book for Kids: Learn How to Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and More!

A multi-media art instruction book for young children covering drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and mixed media with fun guided projects.

Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too

A revolutionary method for teaching drawing to children and beginners using five basic elements of shape, perfect for homeschool art instruction.

Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great Masters

An award-winning hands-on art history curriculum featuring 60+ great artists with kid-tested activities that bring art movements to life.

Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book

Reproducible blank outline maps of continents, countries, and U.S. states for geography study and map drills.