Strengthen the home-school connection and boost student achievement with this 4-Book Set of student and parent resources. This dynamic collection reinforces the concepts students are learning in second grade, and challenges their thinking to boost performance and help advance students' skill level. Conquering Second Grade is designed to supplement students' learning and is divided into 10 units, one for each month of the school year. This standards-based resource builds students' skills in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science through challenging, engaging activities and games. This set also includes three high-interest nonfiction books to strengthen content-area literacy and boost reading skills.