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Contest Between Sun & Wind

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
When the Sun and the Wind have a competition to see who can make a man remove his coat, they discover that gentle warmth succeeds where brute force fails.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big quiet house

A Big Quiet House

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Greenstein
This funny and rhythmic story teaches kids that a change in perspective can make any home feel perfect. It is an ideal read-aloud book for teaching gratitude and the value of a happy, bustling household.
K - 3rd
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Bakers Dozen

The Baker's Dozen

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
In The Baker's Dozen, a greedy baker in Colonial America learns a tough lesson after trying to cheat his customers. After a mysterious woman curses his shop, he discovers that being fair and kind is the real secret to success.
Pre-K - 3rd

Middle School Family Literacy Initiative Partner Spotlight

In this Q&A, former RIF implementor Susan shares how she has been able to create and sustain successful family literacy events.
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Pele, the King of Soccer

Written by Susan Canizares and Samantha Berger

Readers will flip over this book detailing the talent and career of Pele, as they discover just why...

Pre-K - 1st

Pele, King of Soccer: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Clean Water: Word Search

After reading Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for Enlightened...

Clean Water: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma...

Grand Prismatic Spring: Word Search

After reading Grand Prismatic Spring by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Grand Prismatic Spring: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Grand Prismatic Spring by Susan Verde...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Word Search

After reading Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde...

Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Word Search

After reading Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by...

Nasca Lines of Peru: Word Search

After reading Nasca Lines of Peru by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for Enlightened...

Nasca Lines of Peru: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Nasca LInes of Peru by Susan Verde...

Mysteries of Language and Communication: Word Search

After reading Mysteries of Language and Communication by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton...

Mysteries of Language and Communication: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Mysteries of Language and...

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Clean Water

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

It is morning. You have just awakened from a good night's sleep and are feeling thirsty. Your mouth...

Pre-K - 5th
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Mysteries of Language and Communication

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

You have just walked into...

...the coolest room you've ever seen. On one side there's an arcade with...

Pre-K - 5th
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Grand Prismatic Spring

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

You are hiking on a trail through Yellowstone National Park. You are surrounded by many wonders of...

Pre-K - 5th
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Leaf Sheep of the Sea

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Imagine scuba diving off the coast of Japan. The water is crystal clear, and you can see big fish...

Pre-K - 5th
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Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Moai is the Polynesian word for statue. Many archaeologist, linguists, and anthropologists from all...

Pre-K - 5th
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Nasca Lines of Peru

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

The Nasca Lines were created nearly 2,000 years ago by the people who lived on the southern coast of...

Pre-K - 5th

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