This engaging second reader is perfect for children who have progressed beyond the basics of reading and are looking for more challenging material. With a wide range of stories and poems, as well as helpful notes and exercises, this book is a great way for young readers to continue to develop their skills and build their confidence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.