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Reading 2

Growing Lifelong Readers with a Biblical Perspective

Reading 2 introduces students to a variety of different genres and is carefully arranged to build reading skills and spark a love for learning. This program helps students to strengthen their reading abilities while also nurturing a lifelong passion for books. With a focus on phonics, oral reading, and literary techniques, students not only grow academically but also develop a deeper understanding of literature through a biblical lens, becoming confident readers and communicators.

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    • Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition, 4th ed.

      SKU565283
      $92.50

      The two-volume Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition enhances second grade reading comprehension through a variety of texts - fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and plays - and includes reading goals, vocabulary support, and comprehension questions.

    • Reading 2 Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.

      Reading 2 Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.

      SKU562371
      $48.50

      This is a digital version of the Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition accessible on BJU Press Trove.

    • Reading 2 Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.

      Reading 2 Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.

      SKU562389
      $97.25

      This includes both a digital and printed copy of the Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition. This combined set provides students with both physical and digital resources for learning, allowing teachers to streamline their learning environment as needed.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Activities, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Activities, 4th ed.

      SKU545855
      $40.25

      The Reading 2: Expeditions Activities provides daily practice in vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension through tasks such as matching, sorting, short responses, and reading exercises to strengthen foundational reading skills.

    • Reading 2 Trove eActivities, 4th ed.

      Reading 2 Trove eActivities, 4th ed.

      SKU561837
      $40.25

      This is a digital version of the Reading 2: Expeditions Worktext accessible on BJU Press Trove.

    • Reading 2 Activities & Trove eActivities, 4th ed.

      Reading 2 Activities & Trove eActivities, 4th ed.

      SKU561845
      $42.25

      This includes both a digital and printed copy of the Reading 2: Expeditions Activities. This combined set provides students with both physical and digital resources for learning, allowing teachers to streamline their learning environment as needed.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments, 4th ed.

      SKU545871
      $7.09

      The Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments includes six cold-read assessments, an informal evaluation for progress checks, and oral reading and behavior checklists, providing insights into student fluency, comprehension, and phonics application.

    • Reading 2 Trove eAssessments, 4th ed.

      Reading 2 Trove eAssessments, 4th ed.

      SKU561852
      $7.09

      This is a digital version of the Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments accessible on BJU Press Trove.

    • The Sword in the Tree

      The Sword in the Tree

      SKU561308
      $6.99

      Clyde Robert Bulla's classic Arthurian tale tells of sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats. Parents may use The Sword in the Tree for study in Reading 2: Expeditions.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Visuals, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Visuals, 4th ed.

      SKU552620
      $82.75

      The Reading 2: Expeditions Visuals packet includes engaging visuals with Phonics Characters and a set of alphabet cards to support instruction, phonemic awareness, and phonics skills.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Teacher Edition, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Teacher Edition, 4th ed.

      SKU545848
      $99.00

      The two-volume Reading 2: Expeditions Teacher Edition equips educators with a plan for reading instruction built around a four-step teaching cycle. It provides differentiation strategies, phonemic awareness instruction, and practical tools.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Activities Answer Key, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Activities Answer Key, 4th ed.

      SKU545863
      $40.25

      The Reading 2: Expeditions Activities Answer Key gives teachers the correct responses for each activity page for efficient feedback and review. It also includes suggested answers and occasional tips to help guide reteaching or student support when needed.

    • Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments Answer Key, 4th ed.

      Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments Answer Key, 4th ed.

      SKU545889
      $13.25

      The Reading 2: Expeditions Assessments Answer Key provides quick reference for scoring all included tests. This key supports consistent evaluation and includes guidance for interpreting results, helping the teacher identify needs and next steps.

    • Phonics Review Student Text

      Phonics Review Student Text

      SKU228296
      $30.25

      This Student Worktext reinforces phonics skills with fun activities and illustrations, helping second and third graders, including ESL students, with sound recognition and word spelling variations in English.

    • Reading 2A Student Text (3rd ed.)

      Reading 2A Student Text (3rd ed.)

      SKU536839
      $23.00

      Reading 2A Student Text (3rd ed.)

    • Reading 2B Student Text (3rd ed.)

      Reading 2B Student Text (3rd ed.)

      SKU536789
      $23.00

      Reading 2B Student Text (3rd ed.)

    • Reading 2C Student Text (3rd ed.)

      Reading 2C Student Text (3rd ed.)

      SKU536771
      $23.00

      Reading 2C Student Text (3rd ed.)

    • Reading 2D Student Text (3rd ed.)

      Reading 2D Student Text (3rd ed.)

      SKU536847
      $23.00

      Reading 2D Student Text (3rd ed.)

    • Reading 2A Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2A Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU547885
      $12.00

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2B Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2B Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU547893
      $12.00

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2C Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2C Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU547901
      $12.00

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2D Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2D Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU547919
      $12.00

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2A Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2A Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU548495
      $24.25

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2B Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2B Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU548503
      $24.25

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2C Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2C Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU548511
      $24.25

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2D Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2D Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU548529
      $24.25

      Four reading texts provide interesting, developmentally appropriate selections from a variety of genres, such as realistic and historical fiction, fables, folktales, Bible accounts, biography, and drama as well as poetry. The reading selections provide a progression of difficulty in readability. Instruction is provided in phonics, oral reading, literary techniques, and comprehension. The selections are sequenced logically for readability and skill progression to help all students succeed.

    • Reading 2 Student Worktext, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Student Worktext, 3rd ed.

      SKU294256
      $40.25

      This Student Worktext contains numerous activities, including songs and word family practice, which help develop your student’s reading, phonic, and comprehension skills.

    • Reading 2 Trove eWorktext, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Trove eWorktext, 3rd ed.

      SKU546309
      $40.25

      The Reading 2 Student Worktext, 3rd ed., is a consumable book that provides activities that focus on specific reading skills, such as phonics teaching with songs and word family practice to give students a good knowledge of phonics. Some pages are particularly helpful for assessing student understanding, and these pages are identified in the Teacher' Edition

    • Reading 2 Worktext & Trove eWorktext, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Worktext & Trove eWorktext, 3rd ed.

      SKU547091
      $42.25

      The Reading 2 Student Worktext, 3rd ed., is a consumable book that provides activities that focus on specific reading skills, such as phonics teaching with songs and word family practice to give students a good knowledge of phonics. Some pages are particularly helpful for assessing student understanding, and these pages are identified in the Teacher' Edition

    • Reading 2 Assessments & Answer Key, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Assessments & Answer Key, 3rd ed.

      SKU513564
      $13.50

      Reading 2 Assessments and Answer Keys include eight reproducible asessments as well as suggestions for grading. Each assessment includes grade-level appropriate selections in a variety of genres. Questions assess a student's comprehension and vocabulary skills. These black line masters are also available in a bundle with the Teacher’s Edition, on Teacher Tools Online, and on the Teacher Toolkit CD.

    • Reading 2 Trove eAssessments & Key, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Trove eAssessments & Key, 3rd ed.

      SKU553362
      $6.88

    • Pulling Together

      Pulling Together

      SKU057596
      $8.09

      Pulling Together by Dawn L. Watkins tells young Matthew’s story as he watches his father’s steadfast trust in God when a storm brings ruin to their small farm. In this Christian fiction Matthew determines to do his best to help his family even though he cannot bear to think that Dolly, one of their faithful workhorses, might have to be sold.

    • BJ BookLinks: Pulling Together (guide only)

      BJ BookLinks: Pulling Together (guide only)

      SKU503839
      $19.50

      BookLinks: Pulling Together is geared toward the struggling reader (for use with Reading 2). An in-depth study of this junior novel links literature to content areas and life skills. A laminated folder provides background information, enrichment activities, and useful storage pockets.

    • BJ BookLinks: Pulling Together Set (guide & novel)

      BJ BookLinks: Pulling Together Set (guide & novel)

      SKU118257
      $25.25

      This includes Pulling Together and an in-depth study of this junior novel which links literature to content areas and life skills. A laminated folder provides background information, enrichment activities, and useful storage pockets.

    • The Treasure of Pelican Cove

      The Treasure of Pelican Cove

      SKU043182
      $8.09

      In this prequel to The Mystery of Pelican Cove, Milly Howard sets The Treasure of Pelican Cove in Land’s End where Jimmy is visiting his grandmother with his dog, Blackie. There Jimmy hears Hiram’s fascinating story about a pirate called Pegleg. The tale sends everyone scrambling for hidden treasure.

    • BJ BookLinks: The Treasure of Pelican Cove (guide only)

      BJ BookLinks: The Treasure of Pelican Cove (guide only)

      SKU503847
      $19.50

      BookLinks: Treasure of Pelican Cove is geared toward the average reader (for use with Reading 2). An in-depth study of this novel links literature to content areas and life skills. A laminated folder provides background information, enrichment activities, and useful storage pockets. The 60-page guide includes lessons, practical scriptural applications, and dozens of reproducible activity pages. Includes teaching guide only.

    • BJ BookLinks: The Treasure of Pelican Cove (guide & novel)

      BJ BookLinks: The Treasure of Pelican Cove (guide & novel)

      SKU118240
      $25.25

      This includes The Treasure of Pelican Cove and an in-depth study of this novel which links literature to content areas and life skills. A laminated folder provides background information, enrichment activities, and useful storage pockets.

    • Reading 2 Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU514828
      $99.00

      Reading 2 Teacher’s Edition (3rd ed., 2 volumes) provides phonics instruction for review, multi-level discussion questions to promote critical thinking, and suggestions for pre-reading and post-reading activities to meet multiple-learning needs. Lesson instruction promotes the use of reading groups to help teachers tailor instruction to meet students’ varied reading levels.

    • Reading 2 Worktext Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.

      Reading 2 Worktext Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.

      SKU294264
      $40.25

      This teacher edition helps develop your student's reading skills with 180 lessons, two novel studies, and book report instructions. This text provides guidance for teaching phonics, discussion tips, and activities.

    • Phonics Review Student Answer Key

      Phonics Review Student Answer Key

      SKU228304
      $32.00

      The Phonics Review book reinforces basic phonics skills using meaningful illustrations and photos with fun activities to engage the child. Phonics Review is divided into six units with various themes of going places. The first two units provide practice in phonemic awareness.

    Reading 2 Educational Materials

    Student Edition

    The student edition is a 2 volume text designed to spark curiosity and support young readers with a rich variety of texts—from fiction and poetry to nonfiction and plays. Each selection is paired with clear reading goals, vocabulary support, and thoughtful questions that guide comprehension and discussion. Built-in biblical worldview connections help students to reflect on deeper themes such as wisdom, kindness, and perseverance. Carefully sequenced phonics and reasoning skills are woven throughout to support confident, fluent reading.

    Teacher Edition and Visuals

    Spanning two volumes, the teacher edition equips educators with a plan for effective reading instruction built around a four-step teaching cycle (Engage, Instruct, Apply, Assess). Teachers are supported with differentiation strategies, phonemic awareness instruction, and practical tools that reflect current research, including the Science of Reading.

    The phonics visuals packet includes engaging visuals with Phonics Characters and a set of alphabet cards to support instruction, phonemic awareness, and phonics skills.

    Activities and Assessments

    The activities packet offers daily skill practice in phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary. Designed to align with lesson content, the activities are structured but varied, giving students multiple ways to practice and apply what they’re learning. Whether through matching, sorting, short responses, or reading tasks, the activities help to strengthen foundational skills in an engaging format.

    The assessments packet offers a range of tools for monitoring reading growth over time. It includes six cold-read assessments, an informal evaluation for progress checks, and oral reading and behavior checklists. These assessments are designed to be simple to administer and provide clear insights into student fluency, comprehension, and phonics application—making them useful for instructional planning and flexible grouping.