Books in We Both Read, Level 2 series

During the Revolutionary War, a young boy volunteers for a dangerous misson. Betsy Ross has finished a new flag for General Washington. The flag might help to rally the freezing soldiers camped with Washington in Valley Forge. But British troops are everywhere and anyone trying to deliver the flag may be captured and shot as a spy. Could a boy make the journey without getting caught? Ben sets out in a blinding snow storm in an effort to bring the flag, and new hope, to Valley Forge.

This non-fiction book for very beginning readers uses a touch of humor as it shows how different animals sleep. From pigs to puppies to penguins, the book offers glimpses of animals as they live, play and sleep. In the end, the book even has the readers talking about falling asleep themselves! Rhymes and repeating text help make the reading fun and easy for the child.

This book takes a close look at many animals that live or spend much of their life underground. It provides interesting information about why the animals go underground and how they live there. Animals covered in the book include the desert tortoise, moles, ants, meerkats, armadillos, burrowing owls, and many more. The book features stunning animal photography, as well as beautiful artwork by Judith Hunt, who specializes in animal illustrations.

This We Both Read title provides a wonderful window into the beauty of the American wilderness and wildlife. Readers will learn about native animals and their habitats, including bears, moose, mountain lions, eagles, and many more.The Hautman Brothers are among the most famous artists of American wildlife. In addition to being featured on over 45 stamps, their artwork has been shown in the White House and is now part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.