Fun Summer Reading For 1st and 2nd Grade



2016 Fun Summer Reading for Radez Students

The 12 biggest breakthroughs in robot technology 

by Ventura, Marne

This book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in robotics covering the major players in each breakthrough, its main turning points, and how it changed the way we live.

The 13-story treehouse 

by Griffiths, Andy

Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you are hungry.

The alien invasion in my backyard : an EMU club adventure 

by Bolling, Ruben

Stuart Tennemeier and his friends of the EMU Club (Exploration-Mystery-Unbelievable Club) solve different mysteries around their neighborhood.

Amulet. Book seven,Firelight 

by Kibuishi, Kazu

Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything.

Baseballogy : supercool facts you never knew 

by Sylvester, Kevin

Discusses the hidden facts and details behind the game of baseball including the research that batters do on pitchers, the statistics and what they mean, and more.

Big Nate lives it up 

by Peirce, Lincoln

For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.

Blizzard 

by Rocco, John

After a massive blizzard, a boy becomes a hero when he manages to walk to the local store and bring supplies back to his neighborhood which has been snowed in for days. Based on the author's childhood experience.

Buried sunlight : how fossil fuels have changed the Earth 

by Bang, Molly

Caldecott artist Molly Bang and M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm present the fascinating, timely story of fossil fuels.

What are fossil fuels, and how did they come to exist? This engaging, stunning book explains how coal, oil, and gas are really "buried sunlight," trapped beneath the surface of our planet for millions and millions of years.

The castle of adventure 

by Blyton, Enid

Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack decide to investigate the flashing lights they spot in a distant tower, and when they arrive, they uncover a sinister plot concealed within the castle's hidden rooms and underground passages.

Cool sewing for kids : a fun and creative introduction to fiber art

by Kuskowski, Alex

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Sewing for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to sew. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a pillow, a tote bag, a gadget pouch and more. 

Emperor Pickletine rides the bus : an origami yoda book 

by Angleberger, Tom

he seventh graders of McQuarrie Middle School and their Star Wars-inspired Origami finger puppets go on a field trip to Washington, D.C., on what proves to be a very long trip full of shifting alliances, betrayals, carsickness, and sugar rushes.

Firebird : ballerina Misty Copeland shows a young girl how to dance like the firebird 

by Copeland, Misty

In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird.

From the notebooks of a middle school princess 

by Cabot, Meg

Tells the story of middle school student Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonett Harrison, who is found to be the long-lost sister of Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia.

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker 

by Robertson, Robbie; illustrated by Shannon, David

Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation.

Jake and Lily 

by Spinelli, Jerry

Beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, author of Maniac Magee and Wringer, addresses issues of identity, belonging, family, and bullying in this humorous and heartfelt novel about twins.

Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast 

by Funk, Josh; illustrated by Kearney, Brendan

A thoroughly delicious picture book about the funniest "food fight" ever! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship--until they discover that there's ONLY ONE DROP of maple syrup left. Off they go, racing past the Orange Juice Fountain, skiing through Sauerkraut Peak, and reeling down the linguini. But who will enjoy the sweet taste of victory? 

Mesmerized : how Ben Franklin solved a mystery that baffled all of France 

by Rockliff, Mara; illustrated by Bruno, Iacopo

Discover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history.

Mountain dog 

by Engle, Margarita

When his mother is sent to jail in Los Angeles, eleven-year-old Tony goes to live with his forest ranger great-uncle in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where Tony experiences unconditional love for the first time through his friendship with a rescue dog.

Mr. Ferris and his wheel 

by Davis, Kathryn; illustrated by Ford, Gilbert

Capturing an engineer's creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the world's most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel.

Ninja Red Riding Hood 

by Schwartz, Corey Rosen; illustrated by Santat, Dan

Based on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. In this twist on "Little Red Riding Hood," a certain wolf trains to be a ninja in order to catch his prey, but he is not the only one mastering a martial art.

Up in the garden and down in the dirt 

by Messner, Kate; illustrated by Neal, Christopher Silas

Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year! Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow--populated by all the animals that make a garden their home.

When green becomes tomatoes 

by Fogliano, Julie; illustrated by Morstad, Julie

Flowers blooming in sheets of snow make way for happy frogs dancing in the rain. Summer swims move over for autumn sweaters until the snow comes back again. In Julie Fogliano's skilled hand and illustrated by Julie Morstad's charming pictures, the seasons come to life in this gorgeous and comprehensive book of poetry.

Winnie : the true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

by Walker, Sally M

When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England.

Some of Mrs. Gagnon’s favorite authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, Lloyd Alexander, Bruce Coville, Patricia Polacco, Natalie Babbitt, Kate DiCamillo, Avi, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Chris VanAllsburg

If you’d like specific recommendations based on reading levels, interests, and hobbies feel free to call the library or email me: gagnonl@crcs.k12.ny.us

Be sure to visit your local public library this summer! The Community Library on Union Street in Cobleskill is open Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday-Friday 10:30-6, Saturday 10-1, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

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