Entering Grade Two
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WONDER
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Carl Bowen Jules Verne
Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his trusty servant set sail to hunt a sea monster. With help from the world's greatest harpooner, the men discover that the creature is really a high-tech submarine with a mysterious leader, Captain Nemo. Graphic Novel adaption
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Carl Bowen
Tells the story of Aladdin, a poor youth living in Al Kal'as, who one day outsmarts an evil sorcerer and gets his hands on a magical lamp that houses a wish-fulfilling genie and makes all of his dreams come true.
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Kate Messner
Explores the life of a man whose love of the ocean began in his Florida childhood and carries through his career in conservation. NONFICTION
Buckets, Dippers and Lids: Secrets to Your Happiness
Carol McCloud
Expands on the concepts of bucket-filling to include the idea that we have an invisible lid on our bucket that allows us to help protect and preserve our happiness. (Wellness)
The Fenway Foul-Up
David A. Kelly
Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen. (series: Ballpark Mysteries)
​Ferno: the Fire Dragon
Adam Blade 
Strange things are happening in Tom's village. Everyone is terrified. But Tom isn't afraid. He's always dreamed of a quest -- and he has an opportunity to go on one to save his village. ​(series: Beast Quest)
Fossil Fury
H.I. Larry 
When Dr. Drastic is scheduled to present a dinosaur he's hatched to the International Science Council, Zac must infiltrate the scientist's lab to learn if the dinosaur is real and stop any evil plans the scientist may have for the Council. (series: Zac Power)
Jaden Toussaint: The Ladek Invasion
Marti Dumas
Jaden Toussaint, 5 year-old scientist and all around cool dude, must save his school from a (possible) alien invasion. His only weapons are science, ninja dancing and the super-powered brain power of his seriously awesome group of friends. (series: Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest)
Marty Frye, Private Eye
Janet Tashjian
Marty Frye, a seven-year-old who likes to read poetry and talk in rhymes, solves three separate mysteries for a classmate, a toy store owner, and his younger sister.
Robot Rampage: A Buzz Beaker Brainstorm
Scott Nickel
​The first prize at the school science fair goes to Elron, but when his homemade robot goes haywire, and Buzz gets taken on a wild, rampaging ride. (series: Buzz Beaker)
Who Would Win?: Battle Royale
Jerry Pallotta
Compares and contrasts two creatures to introduce children to their respective anatomies, behaviors and more, in an engaging reader that is complemented by photos, charts and illustrations. NONFICTION ​(series: Who Would Win?)