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District List: BCPS Science - Grade 2
Description: Baltimore City Public Schools Science book list for students in 2nd Grade. #bcps
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If You Find a Rock
by Peggy ChristianCelebrates the variety of rocks that can be found, including skipping rocks, chalk rocks, and splashing rocks.
What's Alive?
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldYou don't look like a cat. But you and a cat have something in common: You both are alive. People and plants and animals are all alive, but is a doll alive? Or your tricycle? How can you tell? Read and find out what makes something alive, and what all living things need to stay healthy.
What is Pollination?
by Bobbie KalmanPollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way.
Lexile Measure: 830
Oh Say Can You Seed?
by Bonnie WorthWith the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and seed dispersal.
Hermit Crab Habitat Setup
by Mystery AdamsThis hermit crab book has basic instructions that are simple for children. Basic knowledge you need to know to set up your new pet in a new aquarium / terrarium and then care and feed it. We even supply you with a shopping list of what you need to for hermit crab supplies. and hermit crab accessories.
If set up and cared correctly a hermit crab can be a great pet for years. You need to do is get a selection of hermit crab shells for your hermit crabs to make their home in and do some simple preparation and you will have a very happy Hermie.
Hermit Crab Habitat Setup is ideal for children to learn the basics of care.
Hermit Crabs
by Carol FrischmannThe newest in Animal Planet's family-friendly pet care series, Hermit Crabs provides concise yet complete coverage of important crab care topics such as feeding, housing, and selecting shells. Using full-color photos and tip boxes that highlight essential topics, this book encompasses all the basics of hermit crab care and shows why these unique and exotic creatures are the perfect low-maintenance pet. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet™, the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.
Herman the Hermit Crab
by Cindy HollingsworthThe author has emotionally described her transition from feelings of mirth to ones of sadness for poor Herman who didn't have a home. Her decision to help Herman and what happens after that will delight readers and listeners alike. You will be able to hear the gentle lapping of the waves as you enjoy reading and rereading this book with or to a young reader.
A House for Hermit Crab
by Eric CarleHermit Crab seeks the perfect home—and learns to appreciate change—in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle’s beloved story.
In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab’s situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn’t really so scary after all.
Mama Panya's Pancakes
by Richard Chamberlin and Mary Chamberlin and Julia CairnsMama Panya is alarmed at the market when her son Adika invites all of their friends to come over for pancakes. However will she feed them all? This clever and heart-warming story about village life teaches children the benefits of sharing as well as introducing simple Swahili phrases.
