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Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wondered why some birds can soar for hours without flapping their wings, or how a tiny hummingbird drinks from a flower? Kids' Field Guide to Birds takes you on an adventure through the incredible world of birds, from busy city streets to quiet forests and everything in between.
3rd - 7th
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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. Have you ever wanted to surf in Hawaii, explore caves in Kentucky, or race across sand dunes in Colorado? This book takes you on an outdoor adventure in every single state across the country! Which one will you add to your bucket list first?
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. Did you know there are sports out there you have probably never even heard of? This book takes you on a tour of almost every sport in the world, from soccer and gymnastics to wild ones like kabaddi and boccia. Which sport will become your new favorite?
2nd - 6th
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th

The Tyrell Show: Season One: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Tyrell is convinced that sixth grade is going to be the greatest year of his life, but between a best friend acting strange, harder schoolwork, and a terrifying school show, things are not going according to plan.
3rd - 7th

We Are Water Protectors: Vocabulary Guide

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

Simon B. Rhymin': Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book. Use this Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed.

Wild River: Word Search

After reading Wild River by Rodman Philbrick, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

Wild River: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Wild River by Rodman Philbrick.

Reading Passage: The Super Bowl (6-8)

Use this Reading Passage to extend your students' thinking about the history of The Super Bowl...

Art Club: Novel Discussion Guide

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

Art Club: Vocabulary Guide

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

Art Club: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Art Club: Word Search

After reading Art Club by Rashad Doucet, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.
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Art Club

Written and Illustrated by Rashad Doucet
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Dale Donovan has one dream: to become an artist. But when his family and school keep pushing him toward a more "practical" future, he decides to take matters into his own hands by starting an after-school art club with other students who feel the same way.
3rd - 7th

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families (Español)

The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World printable Guide for Families provides hands-on...

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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Cory's dance crew is counting on him for one last big competition before everyone heads off to different high schools, but everything starts falling apart when strict parents, failing grades, and a surprising new friendship pull him in every direction.
3rd - 7th
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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th

Wild River: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Wild River: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Dia de los Muertos

Use this leveled reading passage with your students to practice fluency, build background knowledge...

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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. One moment Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep, and the next, a failed dam is sending a wall of water straight toward his campsite. With their counselors gone and five kids completely alone in the Montana wilderness, survival becomes the only thing that matters.
4th - 8th

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

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