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B is for Black Brilliance

Written by Shawna Wells and Illustrated by Kellie Marsh

The B is for Black Brilliance non-fiction book is a powerful and in-depth read that will take you on...

K - 5th

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a new book.
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A Ray of Light

Written by Walter Wick

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired...

1st - 3rd
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Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13

Written by Helaine Becker and Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during...

K - 3rd
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Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass

Written by Dean Robbins and Illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko

Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass chat over tea about their efforts to win rights for women...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Bread Pet: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Bread Pet by Kate DePalma.

The Bread Pet: Word Search

After reading The Bread Pet by Kate DePalma use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Bread Pet: Memory Match

After reading The Bread Pet by Kate DePalma, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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The Bread Pet: A Sour Dough Story

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Nelleke Verhoeff
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When Uncle JB leaves his mysterious Bread Pet in Cora's care, she has no idea it's about to take over the whole house! Can she use her creativity and quick thinking to save the day before things get out of hand?
Pre-K - 3rd

Rosie Revere, Engineer: Read Aloud by Lea Michele

Actress Lea Michele reads Rosie Revere, Engineer. Rosie Revere is quiet by day but at night she is...

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The ABCs of Black History

Written by Rio Cortez and Illustrated by Lauren Semmer

Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries...

K - 4th
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What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events

Written by Jacqueline B. Toner and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
This latest installment in the bestselling What To Do series tackles children’s feelings of anxiety...
1st - 7th
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Stella Brings the Family

Written by Miriam B. Schiffer and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's...
K - 3rd
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Animal Dads

Written by Sneed B. Collard III & Steve Jenkins
This whimsical and intriguing picture book explores the different roles of fatherhood in the animal...
Pre-K - 2nd

Watercress: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Watercress: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Watercress: Memory Match

After reading Watercress, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game.

Watercress: Word Search

After reading Watercress by Andrea Wang, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Watercress: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Watercress by Andrea Wang.
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Watercress

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Jason Chin
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2022. Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road.
Pre-K - 3rd

Lucy's Engineering Adventure: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Lucy's Engineering Design: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Lucy's Engineering Adventure

Written by Danielle Passaglia and Illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Lucy gets to do something most kids only dream about: go to work with her dad and explore a real building from top to bottom!
Pre-K - 3rd

We Are Water Protectors: After Reading Activity

This printable activity provides suggestions for activating student thinking after reading We Are Water Protectors.

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