Level 2B

by Jessica Parks and Desiree Vorel

In this guide, explore the fascinating world of ducks! Designed for level 2 readers, these beautifully illustrated animal guides work well as stand-alone books. They also correlate perfectly with the Little Glass Lake series, in which the main character, Holly, treasures her own set of Good and Beautiful Animal Guides. When an adventure ensues with a certain type of animal at Little Glass Lake, Holly studies the guide about that animal, and your reader can too!

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Ducks is part of the Good and Beautiful Animal Guides series and is intended to be used alongside Little Glass Lake: Ducks. The Good and Beautiful Animal Guides are level 2B original publications perfect for students who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

by Jessica Parks and Miranda Olexa

In this guide, explore the fascinating world of turtles! Designed for level 2 readers, these beautifully illustrated animal guides work well as stand-alone books. They also correlate perfectly with the Little Glass Lake series, in which the main character, Holly, treasures her own set of Good and Beautiful Animal Guides. When an adventure ensues with a certain type of animal at Little Glass Lake, Holly studies the guide about that animal, and your reader can too!

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Turtles is part of the Good and Beautiful Animal Guides series and is intended to be used alongside Little Glass Lake: Turtles. The Good and Beautiful Animal Guides are level 2B original publications perfect for students at least halfway through second grade.

Level 2B

by Brooke Davies

In this guide, flutter into the world of hummingbirds! Designed for level 2 readers, these beautifully illustrated animal guides work well as stand-alone books. They also correlate perfectly with the Little Glass Lake series, in which the main character, Holly, treasures her own set of Good and Beautiful Animal Guides. When an adventure ensues with a certain type of animal at Little Glass Lake, Holly studies the guide about that animal, and your reader can too!

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Hummingbirds is part of the Good and Beautiful Animal Guides series and is intended to be used alongside Little Glass Lake: Hummingbirds. The Good and Beautiful Animal Guides are level 2B original publications perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

by Brooke Davies

In this guide, hop into the world of rabbits! Designed for level 2 readers, these beautifully illustrated animal guides work well as stand-alone books. They also correlate perfectly with the Little Glass Lake series, in which the main character, Holly, treasures her own set of Good and Beautiful Animal Guides. When an adventure ensues with a certain type of animal at Little Glass Lake, Holly studies the guide about that animal, and your reader can too!

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Rabbits is part of the Good and Beautiful Animal Guides series and is intended to be used alongside Little Glass Lake: Rabbits. The Good and Beautiful Animal Guides are level 2B original publications perfect for students at least halfway through second grade.

Level 4

As the “biggest rattler on the mountainside,” Buzztail has seen it all. As you follow along with his adventures and challenges, you will learn about the life cycle of a rattlesnake. You will also meet many other animals and plants that share his ecosystem. This entertaining, yet informative, story will leave you with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of these scaly, slithering creatures.

• 58 pages
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x5.5″

Buzztail—The Story of a Rattlesnake was previously recommended in the Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Course Book as part of the optional Read Aloud Book Pack. This book has been replaced in the book pack by Snake Bytes—Stories from Around the World. Although Buzztail—The Story of a Rattlesnake is no longer part of the book pack, it is still a recommended resource for the Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit.

Level 2A

Young readers will be excited to learn about two of their favorite animals in this fun, fact-filled book. Close-up photographs of real frogs and snakes will fascinate young readers as they keep reading to learn about the behaviors, diets, habits, and more of these interesting animals. Facts About Frogs & Snakes is just right for children reading at Level 2. Five challenge words will help them stretch their skills.

• 62 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Facts About Frogs & Snakes is part of the Facts About Series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2A

Jump into the wonderful world of foxes and deer with these beautiful images and fun facts! Young readers can gain confidence as they read on their own about the antlers on deer, how foxes care for their babies, and more. Facts About Foxes & Deer is created for children reading at level 2A with a carefully selected set of challenge words to stretch their skills.

• 58 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Facts About Foxes & Deer is part of the Facts About Series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2A

Young readers will dive into the underwater world of fascinating sharks and wondrous whales in this high-interest book. Real photos of these ocean animals in their natural habitats will excite early readers as they discover new information about life in the sea.

• 58 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Facts About Sharks & Whales is part of the Facts About Series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2A

The world of beetles and butterflies will fly open for young readers as they enjoy fascinating images and fun-filled facts that will keep them engaged and reading. Readers young and old will be captivated as they learn about the habitats, diets, appearance, and life cycles of these insects. Written for level 2A readers, Facts About Beetles & Butterflies challenges readers to read, learn, observe, and explore!

• 62 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Facts About Beetles & Butterflies is part of the Facts About Series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 1B

Dave would love nothing more than a pet just for himself. When he finds a frog at the pond, he thinks that his dreams have come true! Come along with Dave as he learns to care for his new pet and the adventures that await in having a pet frog!

• 43 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Dave and the Frog is part of The Dave Books series. Perfect for building skill and confidence in beginning readers, these level 1B books are original publications for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

Level 1B

Oh no! Gran’s cat is missing! Ride along with Dave and his family as they find fun, adventure, and more in their search for Gran’s lost cat.

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Dave and the Jeep is part of The Dave Books series. Perfect for building skill and confidence in beginning readers, these level 1B books are original publications for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

Level 1B

Dave loves to play ball and watch birds in the spring, but he does NOT love spiders. Come outside and play with Dave and see the storks and robins build their nests. But watch out for that spider!

• 46 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Dave and the Storks is part of The Dave Books series. Perfect for building skill and confidence in beginning readers, these level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

From frogs with big eyes to salamanders that don’t use their eyes at all, from turtles that lure prey right into their mouths to lizards that snatch up insects with suction-cup tongues, there is so much variety to be found among reptiles and amphibians. Packed with vibrant full-color photos that are both entertaining and informational, Curious Reptiles and Amphibians explores fun facts about many of God’s most fascinating creatures.

• 59 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit and is included in the optional Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

By Emily Lloyd and Kelley Williams

Welcome to the fascinating world of snakes! What does an anaconda have in common with a boa constrictor? What part of snakes did humans study to develop night vision technology? Are most snakes venomous? Learn the answers to these questions and more in Snake Bytes—Stories from Around the World as you read all about snake species, from the anacondas of the Amazon River to the sand boas of the Kenyan Desert and even the snakes in your own backyard!

• 31 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x5.5″

Snake Bytes: Snake Stories from Around the World is an optional read-aloud book for our Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit and is included in the optional Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

Level 2A

Adventure is always a step away for young tiger cubs Kash, Reva, and Lata. Their curiosity keeps their mother, Tara, on her feet! What will the cubs discover as they explore the tall grass, splash in the water, and wander a little too far from their mother? Follow the tiger cubs as they escape danger and learn to hunt in the tall grasses of India.

• 68 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

A Tiger in the Tall Grass is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

Level 2A

In the bamboo forests of China, there lives a giant panda named Chun and her little cub, Ming. Winter is coming, and Ming and Chun must leave their home high in the mountains for warmer parts of the forest. Come explore the world of Chun and Ming as they migrate down the mountain, meeting new friends and having adventures.

• 72 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

A Panda in the Bamboo Forest is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

Level 2A

A young kangaroo joey named Sunny is always looking for ways to beat the summer heat. One day, when a pack of dingoes comes sniffing around, she and her friend Yindy get separated from the rest of the mob. They meet many new mates along the way, but will they find their way back home to their mothers?

• 64 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

A Joey From Down Under is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A books with full-color illustrations are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

Level 2A

Every winter, puffins cross the harsh, frigid water and make their way to the rocky coast, where they are greeted by thousands of other puffins. Somehow in the massive colony of puffins, Poppy and Chip reunite each spring. Follow the adventures of this puffin pair as they build their nest, care for their egg, search for food, and teach their new little puffling how to survive on the rocky coast.

• 62 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

A Puffin on the Rocky Coast is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

Level 2A

Out in the dry Kalahari Desert lives a large mob of meerkats. As big brother Gus watches over his new siblings and teaches his brother Chase how to hunt, he keeps an eye out for danger lurking nearby. One day Chase wanders too far from the burrow and encounters several hungry predators. Will he remember what Gus taught him and stay safe? Read along to discover just how meerkats survive in their desert home!

• 72 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

A Pup in the Dry Plains is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A original publications are perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

For Littles

Why do honey bees make honey? What is that insect that looks like a stick? Young children will love learning about insects and spiders as they complete these wipe-clean mazes. Simply wipe the ink away to use again and again!

• 24 laminated, wipe-clean pages
• Wire binding

For Littles

Uh-oh! These beetles and butterflies are mixed up! Are you able to put them back together?

Two Butterflies and Beetles Flip Books are a hands-on, independent activity perfect for preschoolers to explore as they match up different insects or make silly creature combinations.

• 2 flip books with wire binding

Six beautiful, engaging insects included in each flip book. Not sold separately.

Picture Book for All Ages

An inquisitive girl in 17th-century Germany, Maria Merian, greatly wondered about the natural world beyond the walls of her home. She was especially curious about the tiny creatures crawling around in the garden. Her curiosity only grew greater when an uncle surprised her with a box of worms. However, these weren’t like the worms digging about in the soil of her mother’s chamomile; these were the larvae of Bombyx mori —silk moths—and they would change the trajectory of Maria’s life. This beautifully illustrated book tells Maria’s story as she becomes a pioneer in science and still inspires people today.

• 32 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Arthropods science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

Picture Book for All Ages

Nearly 200 years ago, a curious little boy named Jean-Henri wandered the hills around his cottage in the French countryside, fascinated with the wonderful world of insects around him. With vibrant illustrations, this book tells the inspiring story of one of the greatest naturalists in history. Learn how little Jean-Henri turned into a man whose love of nature, love of God, hard work, and constant curiosity has inspired generations.

• 31 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Arthropods science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.