Series books for second graders: 15 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders
16 Excellent Chapter Books for 2nd Graders
Second graders are starting to gain reading fluency and confidence. It can feel exciting to a young reader to pick up a chapter book just like the big kids!
Since a second grade classroom full of 7- and 8-year-olds includes students of a wide range of reading levels, it’s important to have a selection of good, diverse chapter books for second graders at the ready. That’s where this book list is useful.
You want to find just the right book for your beginning chapter book reader, a book or series that holds their interest and keeps them reading. The books on this list include a variety of genres and protagonists from all walks of life so every kid can find a story they will love.
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Depending on reading level, all these books for second graders are appropriate for kids ages 6-10. Would it help you to have a printable version of this book list? At the end of the post you can get one!
JOJO MAKOONS (series) by Dawn Quigley, illustrated by Tara Audibert
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JoJo is a clever, spunky heroine and she makes lots of mistakes–but she’s learning! JoJo’s narrative voice is irresistible, and Quigley includes wonderful word play and sly humor throughout. The story centers around JoJo’s experiences at school and with her friend, Fern, with whom she’s having some difficulties. A wonderful new series!
J.D. AND THE GREAT BARBER BATTLE (series) by J. Dillard, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts
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This is a sweet and very funny series! J.D.’s mom has given him a terrible haircut, and when J.D. tries to remedy the situation he discovers that he is actually a hair-cutting genius! But when the town barber gets fed up with losing all his clients to J.D., it’s time for a show-down!
THE CHICKEN SQUAD (series) by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Kevin Cornell
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In this very funny series, Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie are chicks with varying degrees of intelligence.
They solve backyard crimes that inevitably involve the squirrel population, a friendly dog, and a lot of laughs.
MORE: Funny chapter books for 6-10 year olds
POLLY DIAMOND AND THE MAGIC BOOK (series) by Alice Kuipers, illustrated by Diana Toledano
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Polly is a charming heroine and this is a relentlessly (in a good way!) cheerful book. One day, Polly gets a book and is delighted to find out that whatever she writes comes true. But there is a catch, Polly must get the wording exactly right. Luckily, Polly loves words and stories. As you can imagine, things get a little out of hand but all is well in the end!
BADIR AND THE BEAVER by Shannon Stewart, illustrated by Christian Down
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One day Badir, a recent Tunisian immigrant to Canada, spots a beaver. He is entranced by the animal, which he thinks is a large swimming rat. Badir soon learns that the beaver is the national animal of Canada and that some residents want the “pest” removed from the park because of damage to trees.
Badir and his friends rally to learn all they can about beavers and help the animal. Stewart deftly weaves themes of belonging and cultural diversity into this marvelous story.
SATO THE RABBIT by Yuki Ainoya
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Ainoya’s lyrical book series has much less text than the other 2nd grade reading choices on this list. However, the vocabulary is still challenging and the story sweeps you up into Sato’s imagination. A young child wearing a rabbit suit uses their imagination to transform ordinary tasks into the extraordinary. Water from the hose becomes a winding river, a watermelon is a boat, a walnut is a tiny home. Surreal and enchanting. Would make a great read aloud.
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DEFINITELY DOMINGUITA (series) by Terry Catasus Jennings, illustrated by Fatima Anaya
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This is a great chapter book series with an indomitable, book-loving heroine.
In the first book of the series, Dominguita’s abuela has just moved away and Dom loves reading Don Quixote, abuela’s favorite book. It makes her feel closer to abuela. Dom attempt to set out on some knightly adventures of her own and prove to the class bully that girls can be knights.
A BEAR NAMED BJORN by Delphine Perret
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Perret’s story and line-drawn illustrations of a bear and and his forest friends is both calming and whimsical. The short, episodic tale takes place over six chapters and fans of Winnie-the-Pooh will enjoy reading about Bear’s acquisition of a new sofa, Owl’s prescription for Bear to wear glasses and Bear’s hunt for the perfect gift, among other droll events. Utterly delightful and I love that the pages are green!
THE FABLED STABLES (series) by Jonathan Auxier, illustrated by Olga Demidova
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Willa the Wisp is the first title in The Fabled Stables series.
Auggie lives on an island and has a job taking care of one-of-a-kind animals. His sidekick is a shape-shifting stick-like creature called a “Stick-in-the-Mud,” named Fen. When a new stall magically appears in the stables, Auggie knows there is a creature who needs rescuing. Thus begins his quest to find and save a will-o’-the-wisp. This is a truly magical series, perfect for kids who love magic and mythical beasts.
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HOCKEY NIGHT IN KENYA by Danson Mutinda and Eric Walters, illustrated by Claudia Dávila
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Set in modern day Africa, this book about boys dreaming of playing ice hockey is an inspiring read. Two boys, Kitoo and Nigosi, learn about Canadian ice hockey in a book they check out from the library. They are determined to play this intriguing sport, despite the lack of snow and ice in their home country. It’s a wonderful, positive story about friendship and perseverance.
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KONDO & KEZUMI VISIT GIANT ISLAND (series) by David Goodner, illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi
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This is a very easy chapter book series with colorful illustrations that’s likely to appeal to even reluctant readers. Kondo and Kezumi are great friends who spend their days frolicking and looking for berries. One day a message with a map in a bottle washes up on shore and the pair build a boat and set out to see the islands on the map. After visiting Dairy Isle and Fireskull Island, they land on Giant Island where they meet Albert, an anthropomorphized mountain who is so delighted to have some company he doesn’t want them to leave. Not to worry, it all ends happily.
OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG: THE STORY OF US by Lauren Castillo
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What a marvelous book. I have long admired Castillo’s illustrations and this gentle chapter book is perfect for kids who like cozy and gentle reads.
A storm carries away Hedgehog’s stuffed toy dog, Mutty, leaving Hedgehog feeling lonely. She sets out to find Mutty, following clues that lead her to encounters with other friendly animals who help her. Eventually all the creatures meet a human, Annika May, who has lost something of her own. All the animals have charmingly distinctive personalities. With full color illustrations, Castillo’s book is also a great read aloud for young children.
AVEN GREEN, SLEUTHING MACHINE (series) by Dusti Bowling, illustrated by Gina Perry
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I adored Bowling’s middle grade novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, and its heroine, Aven Green, is now the star of her very own early chapter book series. In this series, Green is a third-grader who has a penchant for solving mysteries. A funny series with a unique and tremendously likable protagonists.
MORE: Mystery early chapter books
MAYBE MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY (series) by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Marisol Rainey is trying to be brave enough to climb the magnolia tree in her backyard but she has a fear of falling.
Her friend, Jada, climbs the tree and Marisol hopes that this is the summer in which she will get over her fears. This is a lovely chapter book about friendship, courage and family relationships.
BROWN by Håkon Øvreås, illustrated by Øyvind Torseter
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I love this book from Norwegian author, Øvreås. Rusty is the target of three bullies. He decides it’s time to take matters into his own hands and creates an alter ego, a superhero named “Brown.” Brown wears (you guessed it) brown clothes and enacts revenge with brown paint. Two of his friends become “Black” and “Blue” and together they roam at night, leaving their colored calling cards around the town. Full of tongue in cheek, laugh-out-loud humor. Oh, and don’t worry, the bullies get their comeuppance.
MIA MAYHEM (series) by Kara West, illustrated by Leeza Hernandez
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This is an easy and good chapter book series about an 8-year-old girl who finds out she is a superhero when she receives an invitation to attend an after school Program for In-Training Superheroes.
Now she must figure out a way to be both a regular girl AND a secret superhero.
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The Best Chapter Books for 2nd Graders
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Most 2nd graders have mastered the basics and are ready for chapter books. Find your child’s perfect match with the best chapter books for second graders.
2nd Grade Recommended Chapter Books
Second grade is a wonderful but tricky time for reading. Most children are ready to move beyond easy readers, but they aren’t ready for pages and pages of text. They need books that are simple enough to read and that hold their interest.
So what will keep them turning pages? Enter these sure-fire favorite chapter books for 2nd graders. The great news is that most of these are books in a series, so if a child finds a match, he has a stretch of books to read.
The Best Chapter Books for 2nd Grade Girls
I am dividing this list into books that are targeted for girls and boys. That is not to say that a boy won’t enjoy a book from the girl’s list (and vice versa), but it’s always fun to read about a protagonist who is similar to you. These girl characters are full of spunk and pizzazz!
Dory Fantasmagory series by Abby Hanlon
Dory is the youngest girl in her family, but her personality is enormous! Too little to interest her older siblings, hilarious Dory invents her own friends–and makes some real ones in the balance.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series by Erica Silverman
What could be better than a little cowgirl and her horse (who is also her best friend, thank you very much). This adventurous duo meets each day with humor and can-do spirit.
Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park
Who doesn’t love to laugh? Spunky Junie B.
will have your second grader giggling through book after book. Junie B. normalizes making mistakes, a reassuring reminder for all of us. Everything Junie B. does, she does in a big way!
Meet Yasmin! series by Saadia Faruqi
An explorer, creative thinker, and problem solver, Yasmin faces life with bold determination. A Pakistani American, Yasmin brings a new voice to the children’s chapter book family.
Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo
What would you do for buttered toast? Mercy Watson can tell you. This little pig delights children with her rollicking adventures and buoyant spirit.
The Cobble Street Cousins series by Cynthia Rylant
These sweet and homey books have everything a girl could want–close friendships and a cookie company.
Absolutely Alfie series by Sally Warner
Why let her brother EllRay Jakes be the only one in a family with his own series? Alfie is ready to charm the world with her own brand of stories featuring fuzzy kittens and fast friends.
Bink and Gollie series by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
A refreshing series about two girls who don’t fit the mold: one tiny, one tall. These two adventurers love pancakes and peanut butter and roller skating everywhere.
Jada Jones series by Kelly Starling Lyons
Okay, Jada is a fourth-grader, but this series is worth including for slightly more advanced second-grade readers because a) Jada is into science and b) Jada is a girl of color. We need more books like this!
Katie Woo series by Fran Manushkin
Katie’s school adventures are full of fun and mischief. Her larger-than-life personality and trademark style and sass will charm your second grader.
The Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale
When you nail it, you nail it, and these authors have created a series for the win! Kids love the Princess in Black, who is a princess by day and monster battler by night.
The Best Chapter Books for 2nd Grade Boys
In general, boys need a bit more coaxing to get into reading. Captivating chapter books to the rescue! Some of these series would appeal to girls as well, especially those who are animal lovers.
Alvin Ho series by Lenore Look
Alvin is scared of everything at school, but at home he is superhero FireCracker Man! These funny and fun-loving books are all about embracing new experiences one step at a time.
EllRay Jakes series by Sally Warner
These popular books follow EllRay on his missions to battle bullies and conquer the skateboard. The shortest guy in second grade, EllRay tackles life in a big way!
Andy Shane series by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Andy is the relatable star of this series, but a close second is know-it-all Dolores. The two become unlikely friends, and thus the series is born.
Wallace and Grace series by Heather Alexander
What is better than a WHOdunnit featuring owls? The puns write themselves. These detective stories are not scary but do keep the reader turning the page!
Sadiq series by Simon Nuurali
Sadiq is a Somali American boy whose stories are grounded in teamwork, friendship, and kindness.
Toy Go Out series by Emily Jenkins
Does your second grader like Toy Story? Then he will love this series about three fast friends who just so happen to be toys. These three toys are loving and brave and explore their big wide world (the house) together.
Stink series by Megan McDonald
Judy Moody’s younger brother has his own series now, and this pint-sized little brother draws his own comic strip as he imagines himself as a larger-than-life superhero.
Humphrey’s Tiny Tales series by Betty G.
Birney
Could a tiny class hamster have enough adventures to warrant his own series? You bet! Kids will love Humphrey’s humorous adventures–and these scaled-down versions of the longer books give emergent readers confidence.
Woodward and McTwee by Jonathan Fenske
Reminiscent of the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems, this beginning chapter book features a prank-loving hippopotamus and bird.
The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne
Brother and sister? Check. Time-traveling treehouse? Check. A whirlwind of adventures grounded in history? Check. This series is a hit with everyone.
The Boris series by Andrew Joyner
This fast-paced, plot-driven series keeps emergent readers hooked from start to finish. Plus, the main character is an enthusiastic warthog. You gotta love it.
Mouse and Mole series by Wong Herbert Yee
This series is all about kindness and friends who encourage one another.
Like the classic Frog and Toad, these two friends help each other in good times and bad.
Super Rabbit Boy series by Thomas Flintham
Having trouble getting the video game enthusiast into reading? Challenge accepted! Check out this series about a super-fast rabbit who is the star of his very own video game.
Kung Pow Chicken series by Cyndi Marko
This superhero is smart, powerful, and plucky. You guessed it: he’s a chicken! This hilarious series features Kung Pow and his sidekick Egg Drop who fight crime in the city of Fowladelphia. Get ready for lots of bird puns!
Eerie Elementary series by Jack Chabert
Some kids love the goosebumps, and this series fits the bill. For the kids who love a spooky story that is more thrilling than bone-chilling…
The Notebook of Doom series by Troy Cummings
The title grabs you right away, am I right? When Alexander finds a notebook filled with drawings of monsters, they come to life and invade the town.
Now Alexander and his friends must stop them.
Classic Chapter Books for 2nd Graders
A list of chapter books for 2nd graders would not be complete without the classics. These time-tested books are ones you may remember from your childhood. Don’t you want your kids to share in the magic?
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
These heartwarming stories are about true friendship and comical problems. Approachable and charming.
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
When a bulletin board falls on him in the night and squishes him flat, Stanley makes lemonade out of lemons. This original tale is the start of a series of adventures that feature a positive, can-do main character.
The Ralph Mouse series by Beverly Cleary
This series is about the adventures one mouse has with his first love: a motorcycle.
Amelia Bedelia series by Herman Parish
She makes all kinds of hilarious mistakes in her job as a maid, but Amelia Bedelia always redeems herself.
Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary
Boisterous Ramona and her long-suffering older sister Beezus both make names for themselves in this classic and entertaining series. Wherever Ramona goes, chaos is in her wake. Who doesn’t love that? (The answer is Beezus.)
Best Chapter Books for 2nd Grade
Children are so different, and if you want them to spark to reading, you need to find books that interest them. Find a chapter book for every child on your list with these chapter books for 2nd graders.
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25 Best Books for 2nd Graders That They Will Love
Do you want your kids to develop a better intellectual, physical and social foundation? If so, you should introduce them to some interactive and engaging hobbies at an early age.
Reading is the best hobby to spark curiosity, improve social skills, and boost a child’s overall growth.
This guide will walk you through the 25 best books for 2nd graders. 2nd grade is an important time in your child’s development chart. It’s the time when your child is already fluent in reading. So, you can leverage their reading skills to introduce them to the beautiful world of stories.
Let’s explore some good books for 2nd graders to read and get inspired from.
25 Best Books To Read For 2nd Graders
If you have 2nd graders at home, it is crucial to introduce them to some good books. Reading will not only help them in academics. But also develop their imagination, creativity, and social skills.
So, based on your child’s reading level and interest, you can choose from the following popular books for 2nd graders:
General Fiction Books for Second Graders
1. Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Subject: Celebrating diversity, the history and magic behind names
Price: $11.
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When Kora-Jalimuso’s teacher and classmates couldn’t pronounce her name, she felt sad. But then her mother uplifted her mood and told her that her “name is a song.” This is a good book for 2nd graders to teach them the importance of diversity and how to celebrate it. The book beautifully talks about racism in schools and its impact on young minds.
2. Norman: One Amazing Goldfish! by Kelly Bennett
Subject: Love for animals, stage fright
Price: $14.29
Norman: One Amazing Goldfish! is among the most popular books for 2nd graders. Norman is an adorable goldfish. His owner wants Norman to dazzle the crowd at the Pet-O-Rama pet show with his circles, bubbles, and flips. But unfortunately, Norman gets scared on the stage and hides. But his owner plays his favorite song to relax him, and then he impresses everyone with his antics. The book has fantastic illustrations and a storyline to hold a 2nd grader’s attention.
3. Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures by Tricia Springstubb
Subject: Shared experiences, friendships, companionship
Price: $14.39
Khalil and Mr. Hagerty have nothing in common. Khalil is a young boy who lives upstairs in a crowded and noisy apartment with his family. Mr. Hagerty is an old and quiet man living on the ground floor. One day, Khalil digs a land to find a treasure, and Mr. Hagerty gets a pit to plant his flowers. That’s how an expected and sweet friendship blooms between two completely different people.
4. Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper
Subject: Being observant and attentive to your surroundings
Price: $5.69
One winter morning, Lina woke to silence and a blanket of snow. She planned to visit her grandmother to cook grape leaves. On her way, she found 10 ways to observe her surroundings which would have gone unnoticed earlier.
She found a snowman, ice sidewalks, and other beauties of snow while visiting her grandmother. This book is perfect for teaching your 2nd graders how there is beauty in everything. They simply have to find a way to observe and appreciate it.
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Fantasy Books for Second Graders
5. The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Clover’s Luck by Kalli George
Subject: Fortune, hard work
Price: $8.05
This is a great fantasy reading book for 2nd graders containing fortune, magic, and evil witches. It is a story of Clover, who thinks of herself as bad luck. One fine day, she visited the woods and found a magical animal adoption agency where different magical creatures were catered like unicorns, fairy horses, etc. She got a summer job in the agency. However, Clover’s bad luck strikes again when she is left alone to manage the agency, and an evil witch attacks the magical animals.
How Clover saves animals is an adventurous tale to tell 2nd graders.
6. Rainbow Magic Series by Daisy Meadows
Subject: Sisterhood, goodness
Price:$6.99
The Rainbow Magic series is a collection of books for kids to read. Fairyland is where the colorful seven sisters live, known as Rainbow Fairies. They were sent far away by an evil person, Jack Frost. However, they have to return to Fairyland to protect it. In the seven series, kids will read how seven fairies find their way back to Fairyland.
7. Magic Tree House: Merlin Mission by Mary Pope Osborne
Subject: Friendship, adventure
Price: $67.00
Magic Tree House is a fantastic fantasy story in which a treehouse takes Jack and Annie to the magical land beyond imagination. It is a magical adventure tale where the duo visit Camelot, a haunted castle, an island lost in the mist, and the Land-Behind-the-Clouds. It is a fantastic adventurous book series to read for 2nd graders.
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Mystery Books for Second Graders
8. Julian, Secret Agent by Ann Cameron
Subject: Friendship, detective mystery
Price: $4.99
The story revolved around Julian, his brother Huey and their friend Gloria. They saw a poster at the post office with a reward of $25,000 to catch a thief who cooks. There are several mysteries and twists before three friends catch a thief and stop bank robberies in the city. It is a perfect online book for 2nd graders that you can order from Amazon or GoodReads.
9. The Seven Treasure Hunts by Betsy Byars
Subject: Responsibility, properly understanding the instructions
Price: $4.99
If your 2nd grader is a wilful child, this book is the best book for them to teach how a wrong move can cause big trouble. This book contains a story of two friends, Jack and Goat, who love to create treasures for other people.
However, Goat misunderstood one of the instructions and fell into a pit with his sister. This book will teach your children that they should properly read and follow instructions.
10. Tuff Fluff: The Case of Duckie’s Missing Brain by Scott Nash
Subject: Keeping your things in the right place
Price: $7.01
Duckie is the resident storyteller toy of Los Attic. But he lost some of his brain stuffing, so he can’t tell stories anymore. Tuff Fluff is a private investigator who uses creative surgery to get Duckie’s brain back. It is a fun, quick book for 2nd graders to read during their downtime.
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Graphic Books for Second Graders
11. Baloney and Friends series by Greg Pizzoli
Subject: Bravery, friendship
Price: $7.99
Baloney is the star of this book series with his three best friends — empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit.
Together friends create humorous graphical tales. Your kids will giggle with Baloney and cheer him when he braves to swim and learn to draw clear characters.
12. Peter & Ernesto Series by Graham Annable
Subject: Friendship, personalities, individuality
Price: $13.99
Peter & Ernesto is a graphic novel series for elementary students. Oscar-nominated artist and writer have created two different characters — Peter and Ernesto. Both characters are sloths with different personalities but are still best friends. It is a good book for 2nd graders to teach them how two people can become friends despite their different interests.
13. Norma and Belly series by Mika Song
Subject: Friendship, stealing is bad
Price: $7.99
Norma and Belly are two hungry squirrels. They are thick as thieves. One day, the sweet scent of a doughnut truck lures them outside of their tree trunk, and they plan to steal some doughnuts.
The story is about all the challenges and lessons squirrels learn while attempting to steal some delicious doughnuts.
Historical Fiction Books for Second Graders
14. An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo
Subject: Humanity, animal care
Price: $7.99
This story is inspired by true incidents during the WWII bombing. The story is about a family who rescued an orphan elephant, Marlene, from the Belfast Zoo. The family faces several unexpected encounters while saving the elephant when the whole city is bombed. It is a sweet tale of survival, kindness, and never losing hope during difficult times.
15. How I Became a Spy: A Mystery of WWII London by Deborah Hopkinson
Subject: Suspense, thrill, WWII events
Price:$13.99
This is the best book to read for 2nd graders to learn about various WWII events. This book is set in London during the second World War.
It revolves around a 13-year-old English boy — Bertie, an American girl — Eleanor, and a Jewish refugee boy — David. When a young woman went missing, leaving a coded notebook behind, Bertie sets out to solve the mystery. Leading the trio into fun and adventure that your children will enjoy.
16. Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression by Kate Lied
Subject: Survival, family bond, valuing the little things in life
Price: $7.95
This is a great historical tale for young children set around the Great Depression. When an only earning member of a family loses his job during the depression, forcing the entire family to move to Idaho to harvest potatoes. The book has engaging illustrations and a gripping storyline to hook 2nd graders.
Fun Books for 2nd Graders
17. It’s Raining Pigs & Noodles by Jack Prelutsky
Subject: Funny language and phrases
Price: $9.99
2nd grade is often when children start picking up curse words and demonstrating rude behavior.
So, this fun book for 2nd graders is perfect for teaching them playful nonsense words, and cute zany phrases. Your children will start laughing from the first line and memorize cute lines to creatively express their growing range of emotions.
18. Drooling and Dangerous: The Riot Brothers Return by Mary Amato
Subject: Sibling bond
Price: $7.99
It is a hilarious tale of brothers Orville and Wilbur, along with their school principal and mother. The book will attract young readers who adore their mother and siblings. It is a silly story with brothers falling into trouble and annoying their mother. It is the perfect fun pastime story for 2nd graders.
19. Gooney Bird Greene Series by Lois Lowry
Subject: Attention seeking, fitting in, confidence
Price: $7.99
Gooney Bird wants to become the centre of all attention on the first day of her 2nd grade. So, she arrives to class in the middle of the day wearing a colorful costume.
She soon becomes the brightest star in the class with her weird antics and dramatic stories. The story is a perfect mix of entertainment, imagination, and creativity for young readers.
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Classic Books for Second Graders
20. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Subject: Bravery, adventure, friendship
Price: $5.49
It is a classic book for 2nd graders written in 1961. James is an English orphan boy under the care of two abusive aunts. One day, James finds a tunnel in a peach tree and enters a magical world where he befriends seven bugs and embarks on an adventurous journey. The book contains some explicit content so read it with your children.
21. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Price: $8.08
Make Way for Ducklings is a classic illustration book written in 1941.
The book is about a pair of mallard ducks who planned to raise their family on an island in the lagoon of Boston Public Garden. However, they need the community’s support to reach there safely. The story will teach your children about community bonds.
22. Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Subject: Siblings rivalries
Price: $5.99
This is a great book for 2nd graders to read about and explore sibling rivalries. The focus is on Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice. The story is told from 9-year-old Beezus’s point of view as she tries to relate to her 4-year-old sister. The story is a bit old, but it captures sibling relationships perfectly.
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Book Series for 2nd Graders
23. Dory Fantasmagory Series by Abby Hanlon
Subject: Sibling relationships, imagination
Price: $12.64
It is not easy being the youngest sibling, especially when your brother and sister won’t play with you.
If your 2nd grader cribs a lot about their siblings, introduce them to Dory, who has a wild imagination and keeps herself entertained. This book is a real hoot with a bearded fairy godmother, sharp-toothed robbers, and a monster who happens to be the sweetest.
24. Alvin Ho Series by Lenore Look
Subject: Conquering fears
Price: $6.99
Alvin Ho is scared of everything, especially going to school. But unfortunately, he can’t skip starting 2nd grade. Your children will learn to conquer their fears while reading Alvin’s courageous tale.
25. Junie B. Jones Series by Barbara Park
Subject: Feisty, adventure
Price: $4.00
Junie B. Jones is a popular series for 2nd graders, and the series has been published in 28 installments. Each story revolves around 6-year-old Junie B. Jones and her adventures across kindergarten and first grade.
Let’s Start Reading!
Many fun, valuable, and simple comic and reading books for 2nd graders are available.
You can easily introduce tough academic lessons like WWII and life value lessons like friendship, honesty, and kindness with books. So, refer to the best 25 books and help your 2nd grader pick the best ones to read.
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FAQs
What are the benefits of reading to 2nd Graders?
2nd-grade reading is an important year for your child’s overall development. It helps improve the pronunciation of words and their implication in the real world. In addition, 2nd-grade reading will help your children understand the basic mechanism behind the English language and vocabulary. It also improves their grammatical and phonetic skills.
How can I increase or improve my child’s interest in reading?
The best method to enhance your child’s interest in reading is leading by example. You should read more and include a variety of books in your home library. When your child sees you reading, this will automatically spark their curiosity and interest in reading.
You can also take your child to the local library or book club to introduce them to different types of literature.
What objectives should children set while reading?
The main purpose of reading is to educate, entertain and explain information, which should be the goal. Reading is a practical and entertaining solution to develop your 2nd graders’ critical thinking skills. To expand their reading options, you can also look at e-book readers like Kindle and get online books for 2nd graders.
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When acquaintance with book characters develops into genuine interest, there is a desire to learn about new adventures of favorite characters. So the recognition of the reader encourages the authors to create cycles of wonderful works. Today we will talk about popular series worthy of the attention of children and teenagers.
1. The cycle “The Wizard of the Emerald City”, Alexander Volkov
Number of books: 6.
The first part of the cycle was the author’s retelling of the work “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, written by L.M. Baum. Subsequently, the adaptation took on a life of its own, initiating further adventures of the heroes already known to us and their new friends. Readers get to know Annie (Ellie’s younger sister), Uncle Charlie, Oorfene Deuce, seven underground kings and many other equally intriguing characters. Volkov’s work, no doubt, teaches how important it is to support your family and friends in difficult times.
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2. Moomin series by Tove Jansson
Number of books: 9.
The talented artist managed to create a completely unique world inhabited by amazing creatures – cute Moomins. These funny kids live in the valley along with other interesting people. In my opinion, every parent should read these books to their children aloud, because the truth itself speaks through the lips of heroes. The pages contain wise advice on how to behave towards others, how to overcome longing, how to enjoy the world around you, enjoying every moment you live.
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3. Cycle “Alisa Selezneva”, Kir Bulychev
Number of books: 54.
Bulychev’s science fiction stories about a brave girl from the future have become a real phenomenon and for more than forty years more and more new generations children are read by the adventures of Alice Selezneva.
Alice lives at the turn of the 21st and 22nd centuries, studies well and dreams of becoming a cosmozoologist, following in her father’s footsteps. Since the girl’s mother is constantly busy with work (Kira is a famous architect), Alice spends almost all her time with her dad, who instilled in her a sincere love for the outlandish inhabitants of the Earth and distant planets. Selezneva travels through time: either fighting space pirates or saving the heroes of fairy tales. The cycle (numbering more than fifty works) was completed in 2003. I would like to believe that many new adaptations will be created based on it, attracting the attention of the modern generation of children.
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4. The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
Number of books: 7.
With the appearance of the first Harry Potter book, it was clear that the legend of the boy with the scar would grow into a real epic. Literary critics and psychologists praised Rowling for reviving the love of reading in children, and parents lined up at bookstores to buy their children the next part of the cycle as a gift. The delightful world of magic captured the hearts of young readers, forcing them to plunge headlong into the history of the struggle between good and evil.
Should I describe the plot? Hardly. Rowling’s characters are not original: sorcerers, dragons, werewolves – all these creatures have appeared millions of times in all possible genres. However, the carefully crafted characters make the characters marvelously believable. It is important that Harry is not omnipotent at all, he cannot overcome enemies without the help of loyal friends – the realization of this fact, perhaps, allows young readers to overcome selfishness.
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5. Cycle “Tanya Grotter”, Dmitry Emets
Number of books: 15.
An interesting parody of Harry Potter created by a Russian children’s writer. Tanya (like her British prototype) studies at the school of magic, among other gifted children. Her parents were killed by the evil Plague del Cake, with which the young sorceress will have to fight more than once.
Although the cycle largely copies the creation of Rowling, it is nevertheless worth attention. In Yemets’ books there are many references not only to British legends about enchanted creatures, but also to the folklore of Old Russia, which makes young readers interested in Slavic mythology. The atmosphere itself is also somewhat different, as the author added more humor to his work. Yemets completed the series at book 15. Unfortunately for foreign admirers of the writer, the publication of books abroad is prohibited, since the stories about Tanya are, in a sense, plagiarism.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Number of books: 13.
Jeff Kinney is a talented British writer, cartoonist, illustrator who created unique works in the epistolary genre. The cycle is written in the form of a personal diary of a boy named Greg Heffley. On the pages of the books there are funny illustrations, made as if they were drawn by a schoolboy. Jeff managed to intrigue the younger generation, as his character faces the problems typical of children. The boy competes with his older brother for the attention of his parents, tries to achieve popularity at school, quarrels with friends, falls in love. Contrary to the name, Greg is by no means weak-willed, although some vices are peculiar to him. In October 2018, a new book in the cycle was released and Kinney will not stop there!
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7. Cycle “The World of Norma”, Jonathan Meres
Number of books: 11.
Meres’s works about Norma are a bit like Kinney’s work, but they are more suitable for preschool and primary school age. A light, laid-back style will not cause hostility in a child, and bright illustrations will also draw attention to the plot. Heffley tends to be liked by the younger children in the family, who see him as themselves. But Norm will appeal to older brothers and sisters. Meres’ books will help kids cope with family conflicts, with moving, with difficulties in the classroom.
8. Five young detectives and a faithful dog by Enid Blyton
Number of books: 15.
Fascinating detective stories suitable for young puzzle lovers. The cycle was also published in Russian under the title “The Magnificent Five”. The main characters of this series are ordinary, at first glance, children. However, they are distinguished from the rest of their peers by a number of features characteristic of a first-class detective. The guys are smart, observant, fight for justice and show rare courage in moments of danger. Together, they established the Five Faithful Detectives and the Faithful Dog Club and now and then take on the investigation of various crimes.
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9. “Chasodei” by Natalia Shcherba
Number of books: 6.
Shcherba’s series of books consists of six exciting novels written in the genre of science fiction, although I would say that the style is more reminiscent of fantasy. The main character (Vasilisa Ogneva) has a unique gift – like her relatives, the girl knows how to manage time. She has to travel to the mysterious Eflara (created by wizards in order to isolate herself from the world of ordinary people) in order to pass the test and join the ranks of magicians. A pleasant highlight of “Chasodeev” was the use of Slavic names and terms associated with marvelous Russian folklore.
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10. Cycle “Mortina”, Barbara Cantini
Number of books: 3.
Barbara is an unusually gifted illustrator and author of a unique children’s character. Her stories about a little lifeless girl have just begun to appear in stores (the first book was published in October 2017), winning the attention of children with lightning speed. Some believe that toddlers will experience tremendous psychological trauma after reading about zombies. Well, let me express a different opinion. Barbara’s stories are full of kindness and teach children to perceive death without panic fear. Mortina lives in an old castle with her unusual relatives and a devoted dog. Although the girl is dead, relatively speaking, life is in full swing in her! Mortina is kind, smart and always ready to help new acquaintances, no matter how strange they may be. The release of the fourth part of the cycle is expected soon.
All these books are so amazing that even adults will like them. Enjoy reading!
Author: Samira Gaiad
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22 BEST BOOK SERIES FOR KIDS
We are glad to see you in the Russian Kids Books store! Here you will find many children’s fairy tales, poems, short stories and short stories in Russian. Kids Russian Books has the best selection of educational aids and books for learning to read! Also in the catalog of the store you will find music books and children’s educational toys. Thousands of children’s books in Russian are waiting for their little readers!
Sometimes choosing books for a child can be difficult. In this case, best-selling series come to the aid of parents! Time-tested, they have been reissued for many years and are very fond of our customers!
BEST BOOK SERIES FOR KIDS
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“The best fairy tales”. Golden fund of fairy tales for the little ones. The series includes both folk and author’s tales by K. Chukovsky, S. Marshak, S. Mikhalkov, V. Suteev, E. Uspensky, G. Oster, S. Prokofieva, S. Kozlov, T. Alexandrova, E. Karganova, V. Bianchi and many others. Large format books in excellent printing performance. |
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“Favorite fairy tales for kids”. An excellent selection of books for everyday reading. Large-format books with bright, colorful illustrations collect classic fairy tales, poems and stories that more than one generation of children have grown up with. |
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“All the best fairy tales”. Glittering bright covers hide the most famous works from the treasure trove of children’s classics with large pictures. Created by great storytellers, Russian classics of children’s literature or folk fantasy, they have delighted more than one generation of readers. |
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“Books on cardboard”. Large and small, with die-cuts and movable eyes, these brightly colored books with heavy cardboard pages are made to be very durable, especially for the smallest readers. The series includes fairy tales, poems, stories, riddles and nursery rhymes, as well as educational books. |
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“Talking fairy tales for kids”. A series of exciting books with a music module. Little kids love them so much! One has only to press a special button, and the book itself will tell a fairy tale to the kid while he is busy looking at colorful illustrations on thick cardboard pages. |
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| “10 fairy tales for kids”. Thematic collections for the smallest, in each book – 10 works on a specific topic – fairy tales about animals, fairy tales, children’s poems, foreign fairy tales and so on. Books are distinguished by bright large illustrations, understandable even to the youngest children. |
SCHOOL BEST SELLING SERIES
| “Elementary School Library”. The series, compiled according to the state educational standard, includes dozens of indispensable books for kids. Books are made in a bright hard illustrated cover. Eminent domestic artists worked on each of them. | |
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“Out-of-class reading” . The series includes works from the list of literature recommended for extracurricular reading in elementary and secondary schools. Attractive price, convenient format, thoughtful composition, modern design and illustrations by the best artists. |
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| “Bright Ribbon”. The Ribbon Bookmark Book Series is made up of books your kids are sure to love. Young readers are waiting for unforgettable adventures and vivid stories that will not leave anyone indifferent. Excellent value for money. | |
| “Golden fairy tales illustrated by famous artists”. Each of these books is a true masterpiece that leaves neither children nor adults indifferent. Entire magical worlds unfold on the pages of magnificently designed gift books, and your favorite fairy tale characters come to life thanks to the wizards of the brush. | |
| “Books are my friends”. A popular budget series for primary and secondary school age with a large selection of works, beautiful and high-quality design. Hardcover, thick sheets, color illustrations, large print – books from this series are great for independent reading. | |
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“Library of children’s classics”. |
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“School Library”. An excellent series of books for children of senior school age. The series includes textbooks, which are included in the school curriculum, for primary and secondary school students. Every student should be familiar with these fairy tales, stories, stories, poems, poems and fables. |
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“Mom’s favorite book”. The series is designed to acquaint young readers with the works of Soviet (and not only) children’s classics, sometimes forgotten, but deserving of reprint. The main focus of the series was wonderful kind illustrations, thanks to which each book was a favorite among our mothers and grandmothers. |
BEST DEVELOPMENT SERIES
| Series “School of the Seven Dwarfs” . For more than 10 years, many parents have known, loved and used books in this series in classes with their kids. The School of the Seven Dwarfs is a comprehensive system of activities with a child from birth to school, with 12 colorful developmental aids for each year of a preschool child’s life. | |
| “Smart books” series. One of the most affordable educational series has passed the test of time and received recognition and approval from teachers and parents. Designed for ages 1 to 6, the guides cover all major aspects of a child’s mental development and make learning fun. | |
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Preschool Mosaic series. Children and their parents are very fond of colorful manuals with stickers and interesting tasks. Tasks cover such aspects of the child’s development as thinking, literacy, speech, counting, the world around, motor skills, sensory skills, attention, memory. |
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| Miraculous stickers series. Stickers in this series are reusable! Benefits contribute to the development of imagination, fine motor skills of the fingers, coordination of movements, positively affect the speech and intellectual development of the baby, teach to find and make decisions. | |
| Series “Early Development School” are collections of simple but effective tasks for the development of babies from an early age. Studying them, the kid will learn the names of colors and shapes, get acquainted with letters and numbers, expand vocabulary, train attention, thinking, memory and fine motor skills. |
BEST SERIES FOR THE FIRST INDIVIDUAL READ
“We read by ourselves without mother” . Fairy tales, stories and poems with bright and large illustrations. Capital letters and words with accents will help the child to easily read the entire book from beginning to end. Lightweight and inexpensive books are convenient to take on the road and for a walk.
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| “Start reading.” The series is specially prepared for children with different reading skills and approved by the Growing Reader Association. The program includes books of three difficulty levels: “Learning to read”, “Already reading” and “I read well”. With convenient, understandable books of a suitable level, the child will quickly learn to read, learn to read independently and fall in love with books. | |
| “We read ourselves” . Very nicely designed series for young readers. Large colorful editions of gift format. Large, academically correct typeface, accented words, very thick paper, harmonious balance between text and illustrations, and engaging plots make these books one of the best for a first read. |
9 children’s book series about the happiness of learning
How to help a child adapt to learning after summer holidays? What can be done so that the need to study does not turn into a burden? How to motivate a little schoolboy to continuous knowledge of the world around him?
These and similar questions probably worry any parent at the beginning of the next academic year.
Solemn words have faded, lush bouquets have been presented, and festive outfits have been replaced by everyday ones, and a backpack full of books is waiting for an ordinary Monday morning. Everything goes back to normal, but for a child, this transition can be a big test. Here are five simple rules that will help you get used to school easily and add joy to your studies.
1. Support. Tell your little schoolboy more often how much you are proud of him. Remind them that you love them regardless of their grades and that you always appreciate their efforts. Ask how the day went – not just about the grades and not about them at all – and how the child feels. Talk about his mood, treat complaints with understanding and share difficulties. And hug whenever possible.
2. Rest. The first month of the school year can be associated for a child with a sharp change in the daily routine: if back in August he could lie in bed for an extra half hour, sit up in the evening at the computer or wander around the house in pajamas until lunch, then in September, early rises become obligatory, discipline is twisted to the maximum, and fussing with shoelaces for an extra ten seconds threatens to turn into an attack of educational anger.
Slow down and allow your child to rest and distract more often during the day. Go for walks together, arrange cultural and educational trips and creative workshops for the whole family. It is important that leisure time is varied, and next to the child, who now spends a lot of time in the school team, there are close and dear people.
3. Work on yourself. Not all parents understand how subtly children feel the mood of their beloved parents. If at the verbal level you communicate with slogans, and at the same time your heart is languishing with anxiety and fears, it is not surprising that the child will begin to experience ambivalent sensations. Therefore, it is so important to focus on your own inner world. Try to figure out what exactly is bothering you and why. And, most importantly, what can you do to ease your feelings. Making friends with a teacher and the parents of new friends, reflecting on one’s own unpleasant experience from childhood, listening to a child more and inspiring him less, allowing him to gain his own life experience – all these are very important and sometimes difficult steps towards general well-being.
4. Celebrate accomplishments. There is such a widespread, but erroneous approach in education: to take the success of the child for granted, and severely punish for mistakes. Contrary to the expectations of ambitious parents, as a result, children grow up nervous and overly stressed perfectionists and procrastinators, because the terrible fear of making a mistake prevents them from making any decisions at all. Accept the harsh and painful fact: your child does not have to study for fives, become the first in everything and fulfill your unfulfilled childhood dreams. Success and failure are equally normal. And the best thing that can motivate a child in school and in life is not to leave any success unnoticed. By the way, encourage yourself for achievements too, it will be a great family tradition.
5. Mix learning and fun. In the elementary grades, there are quite a lot of creative tasks that help the child learn in a playful way. And this is the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn new things.
But there is no limit to perfection: actively participate in the preparation of homework with your child, turn boring everyday activities into exciting games, read and discuss books that not only help you learn new things, but also perfectly entertain. Here are as many as 9 educational book series for younger students with whom learning is a pleasure!
30 Seconds Series
Ripol-Classic Publishing House
About everything in the world – briefly, clearly, in simple words and accompanied by funny illustrations. This children’s book series will help you learn “in 30 seconds” about the main scientific achievements, the human body, deep space and the vast Earth, ocean and weather, ancient myths and great inventions. The information in the books is accompanied by interesting practical experiences that the child can repeat at home, visually highlighted facts and key dates that will be easy to remember. It remains to add that the books in this series, intended for children, would not be superfluous to read by adults.
Scientific discoveries in 30 seconds
Mike Goldsmith
From the very beginning, science was driven by unexpected, seemingly crazy ideas. This book contains 30 of the most important theories that have turned the world around. Texts by authoritative experts and colorful illustrations make the book an ideal tool for inquisitive minds who aspire to become real explorers and discoverers.
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Human body in 30 seconds
Claiborne A.
Do you know how the human body works? This book with bright and colorful illustrations will answer this question. In it you will read 30 fascinating articles about how the human body works: why skin is needed, what we breathe, how the digestive system works, and many other interesting information. Exciting tasks and additional cognitive information are also waiting for you.
Open the book and find out the secrets of your body!
Weather in 30 seconds
Green J.
Why is it raining? What is lightning?
Why is it snowing? The answers to these and other questions you will find on the pages of this book with colorful illustrations.
She invites you on an incredible journey filled with interesting facts and discoveries, amusing experiments and meaningful conclusions that will help you get a complete picture of what the weather is like.
30 short and capacious articles will reveal to you all the secrets of the climate of our Earth!
Ocean in 30 seconds
Green J.
This book with bright and colorful illustrations is a guide to the amazing water world of our planet!
In it you will read 30 interesting and informative articles on the world of endless oceans.
You will find answers to many questions: how does a tsunami form? who lives at the bottom of the sea? How are coasts formed? and to many, many others. Performing simple and exciting tasks, you will feel like a real oceanologist.
Embark on a wonderful sea voyage with us!
Myths in 30 seconds
Ganeri A.
You hold in your hands an illustrated collection of all the most important and interesting myths in a summary. It will introduce you to famous heroes and giants, gods and goddesses, monsters and wizards from all over the world! The retellings are supplemented with interesting historical references, fascinating facts and tasks for ingenuity. Open the book and get acquainted with the ideas of ancient people about how the gods created the world, find out who Hercules is and much, much more!
Earth in 30 seconds
Ganeri A.
This fascinating book about planet Earth not only explains to young readers why certain natural phenomena occur, but also makes it possible to feel like real explorers of our blue planet.
Interesting experiments and tasks that are at the end of each chapter will help the child to better understand the structure of the Earth.
Inventions in 30 Seconds
Goldsmith M.
This book with bright and colorful illustrations was invented especially for future geniuses!
In it you will read 30 interesting articles about inventions, without which it is difficult to imagine modern life. Curious information is presented in small portions, and exciting tasks and simple experiments make it possible to feel like a real inventor.
Find out how people came up with various devices that surround you now, and make your own discoveries!
Series “I want to know everything!”
AST
A promising series about art – theatre, ballet and music. These books tell in a fun and interesting way about the history and origin of the main phenomena, the main prominent figures, the stages of development and the current state of affairs.
A detailed story with vivid pictures will help the child take a fascinating tour of the world of the backstage and the stage illuminated by lights, and learn a lot about the bewitching stage art.
I want to know everything about the theater
Anastasia Sergeeva
The book by theater expert Anastasia Sergeeva, who gives interesting lectures on the history of the theater at the Pyotr Fomenko Workshop, will introduce children to the history of European theater, highlighting the most important, most curious moments. We will visit the origins of the theater – in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; we will learn about the amazing theater of the Middle Ages, about the English Renaissance theater known today mainly from the plays of Shakespeare, about the theatrical traditions of Spain and France, the vibrant baroque theater and, of course, about the Russian theater.
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I want to know everything about ballet
Lee L.
Every girl dreams of becoming a ballerina.
What could be more beautiful than a graceful figure in a tutu and pointe shoes, dancing in the spotlight?
Ballet is an incredibly beautiful and magical world, which our encyclopedia will tell you about.
How did ballet come about?
How many foot positions are there in ballet?
Why do ballet dancers walk like ducks?
The music for which ballet is similar to the clatter of giants?
What were the names of the greatest ballet dancers?
How old was the youngest ballerina?
This colorful and interesting book will give you answers to these and other questions.
I want to know everything about music!
Levin R.
This brightly illustrated book introduces children to the life and work of great composers, talks about each instrument of the orchestra, and also advises you to listen to the most famous pieces of classical music!
Entertaining Zoology series
Alpina Publisher
If the animals could speak, they would openly tell young readers about their habits and talents, distinguishing features and achievements at home and on the hunt.
Believe me, even a small mouse has something to surprise you with. A simple, like all ingenious, idea – to “voice” stories about the life of our smaller brothers by famous people – launched a successful series of books from which you can get to know a familiar domestic cat and a strange unfamiliar wombat.
I am a sloth
Komolov A.
Sloths are unique creatures! They are the slowest of all animals, they move backwards through the trees (no one else can do that!), they can not eat for a whole month, and blue-green algae and real butterflies live in their wool!
Despite their huge claws, sloths are very good-natured and peaceful: they never quarrel with each other. If only people could learn from them!
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I am a dolphin
Mirzoev V.
Fast and smart, dolphins can rightly be considered the smartest marine animals.
And maybe not only marine! It turns out that dolphins recognize themselves in the mirror, give each other names, help their weak relatives. They know how to bring the necessary tools to divers underwater: pincers, a hammer, a wrench, find objects that have fallen into the water, explore the seabed, deliver soil samples, find sunken ships, shells with pearls, detect fish schools and ships in distress, save drowning people. But that’s not all! The secrets and secrets of dolphins will be revealed to you in our book!
Do you know?
The closest modern relatives of dolphins are hippos, or hippos!
There are almost 190 signal words in the dolphin vocabulary.
The lung volume of a dolphin is about 10 liters, 2 times more than that of an adult.
Dolphins can look in 2 directions at the same time.
Every 30 seconds the dolphin rises to take air into the lungs.
Dolphin skin lesions…
I am an elk
Loseva N.
Forest giants – tall and slender, strong and brave! They can even handle a pack of wolves! But in the soul, moose are real romantics, they love coolness and quiet backwaters.
From this book you will find out why moose do not freeze in winter, where they sleep, whether moose can swim, how their horns grow, what moose prefer for dinner, how much milk a calf needs and whether it is possible to tame a elk. Elk will generously share his secrets with you!
I am a goat
Kuznetsov B.
Goats and goats have been living next to humans for so long that it seems that we know everything about them! However, the proud and independent goat does not reveal its secrets to everyone. But he is ready to tell you almost everything about himself. For example, from this book you will find out why goats need horns, why they don’t slide on rocks, whether it is possible to over-stubborn a goat, how they choose the leader in a goat herd. And yet .. However, open a book and read soon!
I am a bat
Abramova M.
Someone loves bats, someone is afraid (totally in vain!) .
.. But they do not leave anyone indifferent! The little bat is a big worker. She catches hundreds of mosquitoes per hour, hunts harmful insects and saves our fields and forests from them. Bats from our book – cute and harmless – want to tell you about their unique skills, explain why you shouldn’t be afraid of them and just make friends with you!
I am an English Bulldog
Sadalsky S.
It’s time to meet a real English gentleman – polite, modest, honest and brave! Yes, yes, the English Bulldog is a gentleman dog: noble and devoted to his master. And although he seems serious and stern, in fact, bulldogs are kind and affectionate. In this book, the English Bulldog will tell you about what he likes and what not, how to take care of him and what to play. And he will share with you his secret bulldog dream…
I’m a skunk
Ustinova T.
Most people wrinkle their nose at the word “skunk” and imagine an unpleasant, foul-smelling animal.
But skunks are very offended! After all, in fact, they are cute, friendly, strong and brave! And by the way, they never douse anyone with their secret weapon without warning! In this book you will meet a charming skunk named Ivanhoe. He will tell you where he lives, what he eats, how he sleeps. Explain why he needs sharp claws, why and for whom skunks smell strongly. You can make sure (and tell your friends and acquaintances) that skunks are kind and wonderful animals!
I am a cat
Yursky S.
It would seem that you can learn new things about cats? They are always with us, we see them almost every day – what secrets and secrets? Let’s check! Do you know how many breeds of cats and cats there are in the world? Why do cats have mustaches? Why do cats see in the dark? Why don’t their claws stop them from walking? All this (and many more cat secrets) you can learn from our book! And especially for you, the favorite cat of the author of the book will tell you what he thinks about his world and people!
I am a red panda
Lazareva T.
Little panda (aka red panda, she’s a shiny cat, she’s a golden panda, she’s a cat bear, she’s a baby panda) looks like a cat, a raccoon, and a fluffy teddy bear with a tail! But these animals are not her relatives at all. She is a panda, only a small one! However, the giant panda is not related to the small panda either. Well, have we completely confused you? Hurry up and open this book, and the red panda will tell you the whole truth about his habits, features and character!
I am a pig
Antipov K.
This book was written by Konstantin Antipov – professor, first vice-rector of the Moscow Polytechnic University, director of the Higher School of Printing and Media Industry. He is fond of economics and reading books. I even wrote a few myself. She is raising a daughter and a son. He also has two dogs and a white kitten at home.
I am a tiger
Lagutenko I.
The author of this book is Ilya Lagutenko, musician, soloist of the Mumiy Troll group, which goes on tour to many cities and countries. They record albums and shoot videos, and once they performed in the mouth of a real volcano in Kamchatka. And Ilya is the best friend of all Amur tigers and even wrote a whole book about striped tigers – “Tiger Stories” is called.
I am a giraffe
Vedeneeva T.
What can you tell about the giraffe, except that he lives in distant Africa, he has spots on his fur coat and a very long neck? What else? The giraffe from our book is ready to tell you everything about himself, well, or almost everything. You will learn how giraffes sleep, what they love most, whether they can talk, how to determine the age of a giraffe by the color of the spots and why they need long tongues. All the secrets of the life of giraffes – just for you!
I am a wombat
Bykov D.
Uncle Dima Bykov was born almost fifty years ago in Moscow. He always ate well and studied well, so he grew up fat and smart, like the hero of this book. He has a patient wife and two naughty children. He has written many other books in verse and prose, but this one is his favorite because it has the cutest character. Together with his co-author, he works in the newspaper “Sobesednik”, and also teaches at school and writes for five other newspapers.
.Here’s what Uncle Dima says about wombats: “The wombat lives in Australia and nowhere else. This is the largest animal living in a hole. He walks slowly, but thinks and digs very quickly. The wombat looks like a bear, like a huge guinea pig, like an excavator, and in general, like everything good. The wombat loves children, feeds on roots, has no enemies and many admirers both in Australia and abroad … “
I am an elephant
Agutin L.
This book was written by Leonid Agutin – the famous poet, composer and singer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, winner of many international and Russian music competitions.
Leonid is the author of about 20 music albums and several adult books. He is also a great admirer of elephants, knows a lot about them and is happy to share his knowledge with young readers.
Great Expeditions Series
Paulsen
All children love adventure, but this is not just a series of adventure books for children and teenagers with beautiful pictures. All of them are based on real events and tell about people who actually lived. Once they were also small, they knew how to dream and move towards their dreams. And then they grew up – and went to the North or South Pole, went around the world, reached the Arctic Ocean and went to the real sky in an airship. And that’s not all that outstanding travelers and discoverers can inspire!
To the Arctic! Amundsen’s Great Discovery
Bjorn Ousland
For the famous Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen, nothing was impossible.
Many times he was the first – at the South Pole, in the Arctic sky on an airship, in the conquest of the Northwest Passage.
The history of finding a way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arctic Ocean is a centuries-old history of brave sailors, many of whom ended their journey in the ice of the inhospitable Arctic. None of them ever managed to do what Amundsen was able to do on a small ship “Joa” with a small crew.
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To the North! Nansen goes to pole
Ousland B.
The book tells about the outstanding expedition of the Norwegian traveler Fridtjof Nansen to the North Pole on the schooner “Fram”. Everything about this expedition was new and amazing. Nansen was the first to decide to reach the Pole not in spite of the ice, but with their help, assuming that the drift would carry him to the desired point. For this, a unique, “egg-like” ship was built, which drifted in the ice.
However, Nansen’s prediction regarding the drift speed did not come true, and the scientist, together with his partner Hjalmar Johanson, made a foot dash to the Pole – another dramatic story of the survival of two people for 9 months – left without food, help, in the harsh conditions of the polar winter. Nansen, who did not reach the goal, nevertheless turned out to be the man who at that time moved farthest north in the world. Being not only a traveler, but also a serious scientist, the Norwegian returned home with fruitful research results and various scientific discoveries.
Beautifully illustrated, with maps and diagram…
Nansen. Through Greenland
Ousland B.
The outstanding polar traveler, scientist, public figure and Nobel Prize winner Fridtjof Nansen is known throughout the world.
The first expedition of Fridtjof Nansen in 1888 was a real revolution in polar exploration.
Six Norwegians fought the forces of nature on drifting ice off the east coast of Greenland. The men crossed thousands of kilometers of the Greenland ice sheet first in the world, not knowing what lay ahead and with no escape route. This epic tale of heroism, honest camaraderie, romance and perseverance is told in this vibrant, beautifully illustrated book. The reader sees with his own eyes in what difficult natural conditions people moved, what difficult decisions they made, how they got along with each other and how they achieved their goals. In addition, the book will open to you the world of the Arctic, its special natural environment, the life of indigenous peoples, animal diversity. The book comes with a map.
South Pole. Amundsen vs. Scott
Ousland B.
The race to the South Pole was akin to a dramatic thriller in which the forces of nature decided to compete with strong men, testing themselves, technical equipment and dogs for strength.
In Bjorn Ousland’s new book, the reader follows in parallel two expeditions of heroic explorers: the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott and the Norwegian Roald Amundsen. The author found the right intonation and pictorial means to show how people thought at that time, what they did and how they decided to go to the end, no matter what. The death of Scott and his expedition is a sad, dramatic moment. Amundsen’s triumph remains one of man’s greatest achievements.
Life Lessons Series
Alpina Publisher
How did Steve Jobs achieve what no one else in the world could? What qualities helped Stephen Hawking to achieve all his life achievements, despite the physical ailment? What was the poetess Anna Akhmatova like as a child? And finally, who, how and why comes up with the names in the IKEA store? About this and much more – a smart and interesting series “Lessons from Life”, which will not only introduce children to their idols, but also show that they themselves can achieve what they want.
What can I learn from Ingvar Kamprad
Kolting F., Medina M.
Ingvar Kamprad is a Swedish entrepreneur and founder of IKEA. He did what no one else in the world could do before him: thanks to his efforts, almost everyone had the opportunity to have a beautiful and stylish home. But it wasn’t money that made him truly great, it was his beliefs. Ingvar believed that all people have the same basic needs, and therefore everyone should be treated equally. He was a true leader who worked to ensure that as many people as possible lived a better life.
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What I can learn from Phil Knight
Kolting F., Medina M.
Phil Knight is a businessman and one of the founders of Nike, the same company that makes sportswear and shoes and whose logo looks like a checkmark.
Largely due to Phil’s desire to create the perfect pair of shoes and his talent as a marketer (he was the first to decide to make shoes for famous athletes), sneakers became the most popular shoes in the world. At the beginning of his journey, Phil sold sneakers from the trunk of a car. Today, hundreds of millions of people wear his shoes every day. And his company inspired a whole generation to a healthy lifestyle, love for comfortable clothes and freedom of expression.
What I can learn from Steve Jobs
Kolting F., Medina M.
Steve Jobs is a visionary and iconic business figure. He had a special view of the world and indestructible ideals that helped him achieve incredible success.
In this illustrated biography, the authors show the new generation that they, too, can change the world, just as Jobs did. You just need to trust your intuition and ambitions.
What can I learn from Stephen Hawking
King S.
Stephen Hawking is a famous British physicist and one of the most famous scientists in the world. In his youth, he fell ill with lateral sclerosis. This severe incurable illness gradually immobilized Stephen. Doctors thought that he was unlikely to last another couple of years.
But, despite the illness and paralysis, Stephen Hawking was actively engaged in science and made discoveries until his death. He joked and argued with colleagues, traveled and even experienced weightlessness.
What can I learn from Anna Akhmatova
Bogomaz L., Smeshlivaya E.
Anna Andreevna Akhmatova is a famous poet, literary critic and translator, a prominent figure in Russian literature of the 20th century. She became a classic back in the 1920s, but later they stopped printing her, and the Akhmatova family was subjected to repression.
Difficulties never became an obstacle in her creative path.
No matter how hard it was at times, Akhmatova never complained about her fate, she loved life and continued to write. This inspiring book will engage young readers in Russian classics and history, and teach them:
not be afraid to create;
do not quit what you started if you are not appreciated immediately;
take care of family, value friends and help others.
Big Book Series
Alpina Publisher
If your child has ever asked you where snow comes from or how people lived in ancient times – without the Internet and TV – here are the books that are vital for you. Read them for yourself – and you will no longer be puzzled by the unexpected question “how to become a polar explorer?” Offer them to your child – and then do not forget to remind about food and sleep later, otherwise the enthusiastic reader himself may well not remember. Beautiful pictures and – literally – a large format complement the pleasure of new knowledge.
Big Book of Snow and Ice
Sekaninova Sh.
Where does snow come from? Why don’t animals get cold? When did sleds appear? How to become a polar explorer? To all these cold questions we will find icy answers in this book. Readers are waiting for colorful illustrations and a whole sea of frosty information. Finally, we will find out who the Yetis are and how to build an igloo, is it possible to find two identical snowflakes and does it snow in the desert. Let’s hit the road! Don’t forget to bring warm gloves, a scarf and a hat.
Also in series:
Big Book of the Underworld
Sekaninova Sh.
What is hidden where we cannot see? Why is soil needed? How old is our planet? What treasures are hidden in the bowels of the Earth? The Big Book of the Underworld is a treasure trove of useful information, entertaining facts and fascinating stories. In it, young researchers will find answers to many questions from the field of geology and archeology, history and mythology.
Each large illustration hides another, secret one, on which you will see how the caves are arranged and who lives underground, how they work in the mines, and that in underground cities, in addition to the metro and parking lots, there are also sports centers and museums. Open soon – you will have an exciting journey right to the center of the Earth. This amazing book is great for kids ages 7-12.
Children’s University Series
Samokat Publishing House
If somewhere in the world there was a children’s university, then the happiest students in the world would study there. After all, as many questions as are constantly spinning in the head of any child, even in the disturbing dream of a freshman on the eve of the session, there will not be. But wait, there is a children’s university! In it, real scientists and popularizers of science answer all kinds of children’s “why”, “what for”, “where from”.
Children’s University. Explorers explain the mysteries of the world.
Book Three
Ulla Steuernagel, Ulrich Janssen
Children constantly ask questions and deeply puzzle adults with them. German journalists – popularizers of science Ulla Steuernagel and Ulrich Janssen, together with scientists, came to their aid and organized the first Children’s University, where the most inquisitive can get answers to any difficult questions. Classes are taught by professors from the University of Tübingen, one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in Germany.
Also in series:
Children’s University. Explorers explain the mysteries of the world. Book One
Janssen W., Steuernagel W.
Children always ask questions “why”, “where”, “how”, “what for”… German scientists decided to answer these questions seriously and interestingly: they opened a real university for children in the city of Tübingen, in one of the oldest universities in Germany .
Well, in order for as many children as possible to learn what modern science is studying, the scientists published their lectures in the form of a book in which they answered the most popular questions of the course participants. In the first book, German science journalists Ulla Steuernagel and Ulrich Janssen explain why medieval knights built castles, where lightning and thunder come from, why boys and girls behave differently, how bats see with their ears, why mathematicians cannot count, why people tell each other stories and how athletes manage to improve records all the time.
Children’s University. Explorers explain the mysteries of the world. Book two
Steuernagel W., Janssen W.
Children constantly ask questions “why”, “where”, “how”, “what for”, thereby deeply puzzling adults. German journalists – popularizers of science Ulla Steuernagel and Ulrich Janssen, together with scientists, came to their aid and organized the first Children’s University, where the most inquisitive can get answers to any difficult questions.
Classes are taught by professors from the University of Tübingen, one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in Germany. And so that as many children as possible know what modern science is studying, scientists have published their lectures in the form of a book. Seriously, but not at all boring!
Gorodok series
Samokat publishing house
The Gorodok series is an absolute bestseller in Russia and the world, the standard of Wimmelbuch books. With these books, you can teach your child new words, develop speech, hone observation skills, train memory and logic, and even learn foreign languages. The series has been repeatedly recommended by speech therapists and educators, and its author, Rotrout Susanne Berner, received the Anderson Medal, the highest award in children’s literature, in 2016.
Set of 4 books “The town all year round: Winter book. Spring book. Summer book. Autumn Book»
Rotrout Susanne Berner
Searching books and exciting adventure games, and a real encyclopedia of everyday life! This set contains all four books – “Winter”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”.
The heroes of each of the books in the “Town” series go about their business. Together with them we pass by a farm, a city station, a central square… Each character has his own story – it can be traced from page to page, from book to book, from season to season. Hints and tasks can be found on the cover of each book.
Adventure Series Quantica
MCNMO Publishing House
Quantik is the favorite hero of many children, who discovers the world together with them. The series of almanacs presents a wide variety of articles on mathematics, physics, linguistics and other sciences. The Moscow Center for Continuing Mathematical Education, as a publisher, leaves no doubt that all materials are based on the latest scientific data, and their adaptation for primary and secondary school students promises readers a lot of learning pleasure.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 13
Dorichenko S., Dremov V., Kotko E.
, Makhovaya I. and others (comp.)
The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, and much more. For students of all ages and their parents, teachers of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, leaders and participants of mathematical circles, as well as for all those interested in scientific and educational literature.
Also in series:
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 1
Dorichenko S., Berdnikov A., Kozhemyakina D., Makhovaya I., Menshchikova A., Prasolov M., Feldman G.
The almanac contains materials from the first six issues of the Quantik magazine for curious schoolchildren in 2012. The articles talk about entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics and other natural sciences.
The book includes fascinating tasks and puzzles, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about everything in the world, biographies of great scientists, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more . The almanac is of interest to schoolchildren from the age of 11 and their parents, teachers of additional education at school, as well as to everyone interested in scientific and educational literature.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 3
Dorichenko S., Berdnikov A., Kozhemyakina D., Makhovaya I., Menshchikov A., Prasolov M., Feldman G.
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2013. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 4
Dorichenko S., Berdnikov A., Kozhemyakina D., Makhovaya I., Menshchikov A., Prasolov M., Feldman G.
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the second half of 2013. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 5
Dorichenko S., Berdnikov A., Kozhemyakina D., Makhovaya I., Menshchikov A., Prasolov M., Feldman G.
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2014. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more.
.For students in grades 4-8 and their parents, teachers of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, leaders and participants of mathematical circles, as well as for all those interested in scientific and educational literature.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 6
Dorichenko S., Berdnikov A., Kozhemyakina D., Makhovaya I., Menshchikov A., Prasolov M., Feldman G.
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the second half of 2014. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more. For students in grades 4-8 and their parents, teachers of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, leaders and participants of mathematical circles, as well as for all those interested in scientific and educational literature.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 7
Dorichenko S. (comp.)
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2015. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 8
Dorichenko S. (comp.)
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2015. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, mathematical comics, “homemade” and much more.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 9
Berdnikov A., Dorichenko S., Dremov V. et al. (comp.)
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2016. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, and much more.
.For students and their parents, teachers of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, leaders and participants of mathematical circles, as well as for all those interested in scientific and educational literature.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 10
Dorichenko S., Dremov V., Kotko E. et al. (comp.)
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the first half of 2016.
The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, and much more.
For students and their parents, teachers of secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, leaders and participants of mathematical circles, as well as for all those interested in scientific and educational literature.
Quantum. Almanac for the curious. Issue 11
Dorichenko S., Dremov V., Kotko E. et al. (comp.)
The almanac contains materials from six issues of the Quantik magazine for the second half of 2016. The book includes entertaining questions and tasks in mathematics, linguistics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences, materials from mathematical olympiads, illustrated stories about the world around us, puzzles, and much more.