Katharine Kenah Knihy

Looks at some of the most extreme landforms in the world, including the driest desert, longest river, and largest coral reef.

Presents information about different types of heavenly bodies and phenomena.

A famous chef is coming to visit Mr. Hopper's second grade class, and every one is excited about bringing in their family's favorite dish to share except Ollie, who loves to cook but cannot find a dish his whole family likes.

Introduces readers to marsupials, a type of animal that carries their young in pouches.

The story follows Sam, who experiences the excitement and apprehension of starting kindergarten alongside other new students. As they navigate their first day, they discover the joys of making friends, learning together, and embracing new experiences. Through relatable situations, the narrative highlights themes of friendship, overcoming fears, and the shared journey of starting school, making it a heartwarming tale for young readers embarking on their own educational adventures.

This heartfelt story is just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps!On the first day of first grade, Sam is excited to share his news with the class.

Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet!Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

You are lying in bed listening to the soft sound of rain. It has been coming down for hours. Now something is changing. The rain sounds harder and louder, and there is water running down the road, which looks like a small river. What is happening? You are hearing and seeing the start of a flood. Read and find out about the different kinds of floods, how they start, and how to stay safe. With colorful illustrations from Amy Schimler-Safford and engaging text from Katharine Kenah, Flood Warning is a fascinating look into a dangerous natural disaster. Featuring rich vocabulary bolded throughout the text, this book also includes a Find-Out-More section with instructions on how to make a rain gauge and an infographic about saving water at home. Both the text and the artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Christopher Kenah, Geologist, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.