Books in Red Rocket Readers, Early Level 2 series

Have you seen a big storm? Storms can bring all kinds of bad weather, like floods, avalanches and hailstorms. What else? They can do damage to trees and buildings. People have to stay inside when there is a bad storm.

What do you know about a volcano? When a mountain erupts, it explodes! Hot melted rock, called lava, comes out of its top and flows down the side of the mountain! People need to keep away from real volcanoes, but you can have fun making your own volcano!

There are many different kinds of dogs. Some dogs are pets. Other dogs work to help people. They are all different sizes and shapes.

Buddy is a good pet. He is a clever dog because he likes to play games and do lots of tricks. He is always busy doing all sorts of things he likes.

What does a little seed need to help it grow into a new plant? As well as water to drink and sunshine to warm it, the new little plant needs a space. It needs room to spread its roots, and grow shoots and leaves. How does a little seed find a place to grow?

Some things need a push to make them move. Some other things move when they are pulled. Which things can be moved by pushing them? Which things are moved by a pull?

Animals need a place to sleep at night where they will have shelter from the weather and from their enemies. A fish cant sleep in a tree! A sheep doesnt sleep in a basket! Do you know where bats go to sleep at night?

Lighthouses are tall buildings that are near the sea. Their job is to help keep ships safe. Every lighthouse has a big bright light that shines out over the sea. The light shows ships where there are dangerous rocks. Then ships can keep away from danger. They need to go where the water is deep.

Within So Fast and Other Stories there are 8 different non-fiction stories, all at similar reading levels, and featuring high-frequency sight words.

Airports are busy places with lots of things moving about. Have you been there to watch all the planes and people? What did the airport look like? What did you see happening there? What did you like best at the airport?

Do you know how to make a good snowman? Some warm places dont ever get any snow, so people who live there have never made a snowman. This story tells how to build one.

Why do many animals live underground? What do you think underground homes are like? Animals use burrows, tunnels, dens and caves to keep away from their enemies and bad weather. Their babies keep safe from their enemies while they grow up.