The book Caterpillar to Butterfly by Life Cycles is a great informational text read. It would be great for second graders as a read aloud that goes along with the science content they are learning. During the read aloud, the teacher can introduce features of an informational text to the class. Like a table of contents, glossary, index, vocabulary words, subtitles, page numbers. The teacher could then model how to use the features of text as well as stating the purpose of those features of texts. This book also does a great job of introducing scientific information in a kid friendly way that is supported with pictures and details. This book could also be appropriate for second graders as a shared read or independent read. ( )