"Parker's Second Reader: A National Collection of Reading Texts, Designed for Junior Grades in Schools, Academies, and Other Educational Institutions" is a textbook developed by the well-known educator Richard Greene Parker. The book contains a selection of texts on various topics that will contribute to the development of reading skills in children. The author addresses the younger reader with an understanding of his needs and interests, making learning interesting and accessible. Thanks to this book, children will be able to develop reading skills, understand the text and expand their vocabulary. Parker's Second Reader National Series of Selections for Reading is an important guide for the education of younger students, which will help them become skilled readers and understand texts of various difficulties.