Great collection of 61 books all quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Great topics and range of levels to suit Year 2 children – something for everyone in your Year Group.
Books about creepy crawlies, dressing up or football are sure to keep Year 2 readers gripped. ARB Books have collected together an Accelerated Reader Pack of 61 titles covering a diverse mix of family life, sport, travel, health, nature and animals.
Many of the titles are from Engage Literacy, a new reading scheme from publisher Raintree that features contemporary content in order to motivate and support early readers. And we’re sure these selections will capture the imagination of youngsters looking for fun and adventure.
Here are some selected highlights from the pack…
Crazy Creepy Crawlies
Author: Isabel Thomas
Learn all about beastly beetles, super spiders and wicked wasps. This book is part of the Extreme Animals series, which looks at odd or scary creatures from around the world.
Football
Author: Michael Hurley
Discover fascinating and unusual facts about football, such as the highest scoring game, the largest ball in the world, and the greatest male and female players. Themed boxes, charts, captions and labels make the text in this book easy to read and absorb. The engaging design will draw readers in and keep them hooked.
Mexico: A Benjamin Blog & his Inquisitive Dog Guide
Author: Anita Ganeri, Illustrator: Sernur Isik
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Mexico! There are chapters on Mexican history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well descriptions of this unique country’s most famous places, such as Guadalajara and the ancient city of Chichen Itza.
Sharks: Built for the Hunt (Predator Profiles)
Author: Tammy Gagne
What makes sharks such dangerous predators? This book reveals all you need to know about their speed, razor-sharp teeth, hunting styles and diet. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.
Teasing isn't Funny: What to do about Emotional Bullying
Author: Melissa Higgins, Illustrator: Simone Shin
Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly’s fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.
| Title | IL | BL | AR Points | AR Quiz No |
| Lea is Hungry | LY | 0.8 | 0.5 | 225311 |
| Apples | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229230 |
| Harvest Time | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229232 |
| Pumpkins | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229233 |
| All About Christmas | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229228 |
| All About Winter Weather | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 230584 |
| What's in a Tree? | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229236 |
| What's in a Pond? | LY | 1.0 | 0.5 | 229235 |
| To the Moon | LY | 1.1 | 0.5 | 227137 |
| Night-time Noises | LY | 1.1 | 0.5 | 228474 |
| Autumn Leaves | LY | 1.1 | 0.5 | 229231 |
| Pippa and the Flowers | LY | 1.2 | 0.5 | 227136 |
| Dress-up Day | LY | 1.5 | 0.5 | 225383 |
| Our Baby | LY | 1.5 | 0.5 | 225388 |
| Let's Dance | LY | 1.5 | 0.5 | 228471 |
| Henry Helps with the Baby | LY | 1.6 | 0.5 | 221823 |
| Off You Go! | LY | 1.6 | 0.5 | 227135 |
| Bird Babies | LY | 1.6 | 0.5 | 225454 |
| Minibeast Babies | LY | 1.6 | 0.5 | 225455 |
| Owls | LY | 1.6 | 0.5 | 228476 |
| Circus Tricks | LY | 1.7 | 0.5 | 225382 |
| Ways We Come to School | LY | 1.7 | 0.5 | 225392 |
| Letter to Sam | LY | 1.8 | 0.5 | 225385 |
| Clean Up Shelly Beach | LY | 1.9 | 0.5 | 228470 |
| Teasing isn't Funny: What to do about Emotional Bullying | LY | 2.3 | 0.5 | 230061 |
| Mammal Babies | LY | 2.4 | 0.5 | 225457 |
| Bella the Storyteller | LY | 2.4 | 0.5 | 230216 |
| All about Teeth | LY | 2.5 | 0.5 | 225420 |
| Animals with Fins, Animals with Fur | LY | 2.6 | 0.5 | 225421 |
| The Night Dad went to Prison | LY | 2.7 | 0.5 | 230032 |
| Big Machines Ride Rails | LY | 2.8 | 0.5 | 226969 |
| Herbivores | MY | 2.8 | 0.5 | 230225 |
| City Life, Farm Life | LY | 4.0 | 0.5 | 225335 |
| Boats | LY | 4.0 | 0.5 | 225333 |
| Playing Team Sports | LY | 4.3 | 0.5 | 225340 |
| Egypt: A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide | LY | 4.8 | 0.5 | 226958 |
| Special Celebrations around the World | LY | 2.9 | 0.5 | 228480 |
| Around the World in 80 Days | MY | 3.9 | 0.5 | 229168 |
| Omnivores | LY | 3.0 | 0.5 | 230231 |
| Elephants are Awesome | LY | 3.0 | 0.5 | 228284 |
| A Day and Night in the Amazon Rainforest | LY | 4.0 | 0.5 | 228421 |
| Marvellous Mammals | LY | 3.2 | 0.5 | 222647 |
| Crazy Creepy Crawlies | LY | 3.4 | 0.5 | 222645 |
| Ballet | LY | 4.1 | 0.5 | 224292 |
| A Nature Walk in the Woods | LY | 3.4 | 0.5 | 226988 |
| A Nature Walk on the Farm | LY | 3.3 | 0.5 | 227073 |
| How to Read a Map | MY | 4.9 | 0.5 | 224296 |
| Football | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 | 224323 |
| Mexico: A Benjamin Blog & his Inquisitive Dog Guide | LY | 4.8 | 0.5 | 226962 |
| Grizzly Bears-Built for the Hunt | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 | 228907 |
| Sharks-Built for the Hunt | LY | 3.8 | 0.5 | 228909 |
| Making Music Festival | LY | 3.3 | 0.5 | 225336 |
| Cleaning Water | LY | 3.5 | 0.5 | 230511 |
| The Most Adorable Animals in the World | LY | 4.1 | 0.5 | 228413 |
| Working Animals of the World | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 | 228416 |
| Pushing Isn't Funny | LY | 3.1 | 0.5 | 230059 |
| A Day and Night in the Sonoran Desert | LY | 3.8 | 0.5 | 228420 |
| Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong | MY | 4.3 | 0.5 | 229002 |
| Goodbye Jeeper's | LY | 3.7 | 0.5 | 230030 |
