These texts illustrate the complexity, quality, and range of student readings for second and third grades per Common Core State Standards. Set is fully aligned to Common Core State Standards with literary nonfiction, historical, and scientific texts. Set includes: A Medieval Feast by Aliki, From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons, The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder by Walter Wick, and Moonshot: The flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca. Set of five books. Grades 2-3.