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Books in I Can Read!, Level 2: Superman series

  • George Washington: The First President

    Sarah Albee, Chin Ko

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 5, 2017)
    The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical illustrations at the back of book—complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts about the United States’ first president. Kids will learn about George Washington's spy ring, and how one of his dogs was named Sweetlips! George Washington: The First President is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 22, 2008)
    Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Sam the Minuteman

    Nathaniel Benchley, Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 20, 1987)
    "Get your gun!" Sam's father said. "The British soldiers are coming this way!" Sam's father was a Minuteman. Sam was ready in a minute.Father and son rushed to the village green. Other Minutemen were already there. Through the long night they waited and waited. Then, at dawn, the soldiers came!In this exciting I Can Read Book, Nathaniel Benchly recreates what it must have been like for a young boy to fight in the Battle of Lexington. Arnold Lobel's vivid pictures give a poignant reality to the famous battle that marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
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  • Amazing Sharks!

    Sarah L. Thomson

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 10, 2006)
    Did you know that some sharks can . . .glow in the dark!grow to be as long as a fire truck!lose thousands of teeth during their lives!feel electricity in the water!Filled with outstanding photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Sharks! is a new title in an exciting nonfiction I Can Read Book series. The series explores the amazing animals that share our world and how we can help them survive.
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  • My Favorite Spooky Stories Box Set: 5 Silly, Not-Too-Scary Tales!

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    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 26, 2016)
    The five gently spine-tingling, funny stories in this Level Two I Can Read box set are sure to delight early readers. Titles include:Flat Stanley and the Haunted House Monster School: First Day Frights In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia Lulu Goes to Witch School This is a Level Two I Can Read box set, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Long, Tall Lincoln

    Jennifer Dussling, Chin Ko

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 20, 2017)
    Abraham Lincoln didn’t look like a president. He didn’t always act like a president, either—he liked to wrestle with his sons and tell jokes. But he always fought for fairness, freedom, and unity.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Abraham Lincoln’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book. Complete with a timeline, photographs, and little-known facts about the United States’ sixteenth president: the long and tall Abraham Lincoln.Long, Tall Lincoln is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 7, 2019)
    You know Splat the Cat from his bestselling picture books and Level One stories. Now get ready to graduate with Splat into Level Two readers and find out what funny adventures Splat will get into next!School’s out, and Splat can’t wait to visit the waterpark, but first he needs make some money—selling lemonade!Splat opens a lemonade stand to make enough money to buy a ticket to the Super Jump Water Park. But when Spike opens another lemonade stand right across the street, Splat is in for some friendly competition. He’s going to have to think fast to beat his rival!Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Beginning readers ready for Level Two will love this fun Splat the Cat adventure.
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  • My Weird School: Class Pet Mess!

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 20, 2017)
    A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 11 million books!Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet! Alexia hopes it is something cool, like a snake. But is she ready to take care of the pet, or will it be one weird mess? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest—and most fun!—school around.My Weird School: Class Pet Mess is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Frog and Toad: A Complete Reading Collection: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Days with Frog and Toad, Frog and Toad All Year

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 9, 2020)
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of beloved bestselling characters Frog and Toad! Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be! From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round! This box set with a green handle and Velcro closure includes all four classics: the Caldecott Honor Book Frog and Toad Are Friends, Newbery Honor Book Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.This reading collection is a Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Amelia Bedelia and the Cat

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 28, 2009)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Leave it to Amelia Bedelia to find a real cat on a day it's "raining cats and dogs." She names him Tiger, and in no time, the two are inseparable and as happy as clams. But then Tiger gets into trouble. Will Amelia Bedelia go out on a limb to save him? The cat's out of the bag—this is an irresistible Amelia Bedelia adventure!This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

    Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 17, 2020)
    Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, June 29, 2004)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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