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50 Adventures in the 50 States

Written by Kate Siber and Illustrated by Lydia Hill
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. 50 Adventures in the 50 States takes readers on a thrilling journey across the U.S., highlighting one exciting outdoor activity in each state.
1st - 6th
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Sportopedia: Explore more than 50 sports from around the world

Written by Adam Skinner and Illustrated by Mark Long
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sportopedia is a comprehensive and engaging guide that introduces readers to a wide range of sports, from popular games to lesser-known activities.
2nd - 6th
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Summer Camp Sleuths

Written by Bethany Latham and Illustrated by Marianne Constable
At summer camp, puzzle-loving Cooper uses his detective skills to make friends and solve the mystery of the disappearing marshmallows.
1st - 5th
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Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer's Guide to the Sky by Day and Night (Out and About)

Written by Elizabeth Jenner and Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging guide invites readers to explore the sky both day and night, from clouds and rainbows to stars and planets, showing that there’s always something fascinating to discover overhead.
2nd - 5th
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Mia, a blind girl, guides her aunt on a bird-listening adventure, identifying birds by their unique songs and calls.
K - 5th
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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging book explores how children around the world play, from games and toys to the places they gather and the words they use. It celebrates the many ways kids have fun across cultures, from playgrounds and fields to beaches and beyond.
2nd - 5th
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Passover Around the World

Written by Tami Lehman-Wilzig and Illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf

Children learn that Jewish families all over the world celebrate Passover in their own special ways...

2nd - 6th
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Kaho'olawe

Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People

Written by Kamalani Hurley and Illustrated by Harinani Orme
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People is a poignant, award-winning picture book that chronicles the history of the smallest Hawaiian island, from its volcanic birth to its struggle under military occupation.
2nd - 5th
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Popo the Xolo

Popo the Xolo

Written by Paloma Angelina Lopez and Illustrated by Abraham Matias
Popo the Xolo is a tender picture book that follows Nana and her loyal hairless dog, Popo, as she transitions from the living world into the afterlife.
1st - 4th
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Croco

Croco

Written by Azul López
Croco is a vibrant picture book about a crocodile who gets stuck in a hole and must navigate the well-meaning but unsuccessful advice of his jungle friends.
2nd - 4th

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Wanda Hears the Stars

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe

Written by Amy S. Hansen and Wanda Diaz Merced and Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza
A young girl from Puerto Rico dreams of studying the stars but begins to lose her eyesight in college. Instead of giving up, she learns to use sound to "hear" data from space and makes incredible scientific discoveries.
1st - 4th
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The Library in the Woods

The Library in the Woods

Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
A young boy named Junior moves to North Carolina in 1959 and discovers a hidden log cabin library for Black residents.
2nd - 5th

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dan Pilkey.

"If I Ran for President" Writing Activity

Students design a campaign poster that highlights an issue they care about, includes a strong slogan and meaningful promise, and visually communicates their leadership message.

My Perfect Reading Moment

Celebrate the joy of reading with this printable activity sheet!

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Where's Waldo?: Word Search

After reading Where’s Waldo by Martin Hanford, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

Snow White and Rose Red: Word Search

After reading Snow White and Rose Red by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Snow White and Rose Red: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Snow White and Rose Red by Storytime.

"If I Had a Pot of Gold" Writing Activity

In this fun and imaginative writing activity, students write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold.
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Through the Grapevine: World Tales Kids Can Read & Tell

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss
Have you ever played the game “Telephone,” where one person whispers a message and it travels around the circle until it comes back sounding completely different? Stories work the same way. As they’re passed from person to person—and from place to place—they stretch, twist, and grow into new versions. The stories in this book show just how powerful that “story grapevine” can be. Many of these tales have been traveling for hundreds of years. Some appear in different countries all over the world, each with its own special twist. All of them are fun to read aloud, and even more fun to tell in your own voice.
1st - 6th

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