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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction

California or Bust

Written by Judith Stamper
In simple language, a young man writes letters home to his mother and siblings, relaying the challenges and excitement of traveling west to look for gold. A fact-filled book that is great for supporting Social Studies.
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Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction
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16263

Dream a Little Dream: The Silver Trilogy

Written by Kerstin Gier
Mysterious doors with lizard-head knobs. Talking stone statues. A crazy girl with a hatchet. Yes...
7th - 12th
15477

Walk Two Moons

Written by Sharon Creech
On a road trip from Ohio to Idaho, 13-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, who is part Indian, entertains her grandparents with stories about Phoebe Winterbottom. Phoebe has many adventures.
3rd - 7th
15149

The Honeybee Man

Written by Lela Nargi and Illustrated by Krysten Brooker
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. In the morning, Fred greets his dog and his cat, then travels to the top of his brownstone in Brooklyn to greet the honeybee hives he keeps on the roof.
Pre-K - 3rd
21094

Lost and Found

Written by Oliver Jeffers
A story about the meaning of loneliness and the importance of friendship. When a penguin arrives on...
Pre-K - K
16036

Those Shoes

Written by Maribeth Boelts and Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones
All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though...
K - 3rd
15658

The Coal Thief

Written by Alane Adams and Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos
It's the 1920s in Pennsylvania. When Georgie wakes up to find out that there is no coal to heat his...
Pre-K - 3rd
18624

Branches — Princess Pink and The Land of Fake-Believe: Moldylocks and the Three Beards

Written by Noah Z. Jones
These Hilarious fractured fairy tales aimed at newly independent readers are presented with easy-to...
1st - 2nd
17323

Pride and Prejudice

Written by Jane Austen and Illustrated by Charles Edmunnd
First published in 1813, “Pride and Prejudice” is a story set in the English countryside outside of...
9th - 12th
15227

The Noisy Paint Box

Written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. When a young boy receives a new box of paints, other people question his unique painting style. Read to find out how he learned to follow his heart and introduced a new kind of painting to the world of art!
Pre-K - 3rd
20752

Grandpa's Garden

Written by Stella Fry and Illustrated by Sheila Moxley
All year long, Billy and his grandpa work on preparing the soil, planting seeds, and taking care of...
Pre-K - 2nd
16124

A Whole New Ballgame

Written by Phil Bildner and Illustrated by Tim Probert

Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a...

3rd - 7th
15968

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Written by J.K. Rowling and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
Harry Potter is growing up! At age 14, he wants to be done with the Dursleys and attend the...
4th - 7th