| RIF.org

1-24 of 58 results for All Resources

Buffalo Song

Written by Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

By the late 1800s, American buffalo (bison) were nearly extinct. Drawing on Native Indian history...

1st - 6th

It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Written by Don Tate and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A former slave, Bill began drawing at the age of 83. His drawings were based upon his memories of...

1st - 6th

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

Written by Dawn Casey and Illustrated by Anne Wilson

In this anthology of folktales, readers will learn about how different cultures live in harmony with...

K - 6th

Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems...

1st - 7th

Enemy Pie

Written by Derek Munson and Illustrated by Tara Calahan King

It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and...

Pre-K - 7th

Giving Thanks

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup

An American Indian celebration of Mother Earth.

Pre-K - 6th

Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Peter M. Fiore

This anthology presents American history through poems from a diverse group of writers.

K - 7th

Island Birthday

Written by Eva Murray and Illustrated by Jamie Hogan

When the weather is rough, it’s hard for airplanes to reach the small Maine island where this story...

1st - 7th

One of Us

Written by Peggy Moss and Illustrated by Penny Weber

Roberta tries to find out where she fits in on the first day at a new school.

K - 7th

The Secret Galaxy

Written by Fran Hodgkins and Illustrated by Mike Taylor

What do you see when you look into the night sky? The Secret Galaxy explains some of the secrets of...

1st - 6th

The House at Pooh Corner

Written by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard

The second volume of stories featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, the book introduces the character Tigger and...

Pre-K - 7th

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe

Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...

Pre-K - 6th

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Written by L. Frank Baum

During a tornado, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are swept away from Kansas to the land of Oz. She...

1st - 10th

To Be a Drum

Written by Evelyn Coleman and Illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson

The pulse of the drum, symbolizing the rhythm of the earth, has moved through African culture, over...

K - 8th

Beauty and the Beak

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Beauty and the Beak is a nonfiction picture book about Beauty, the wild bald eagle that made world...

1st - 7th

Deadliest Creature in the World

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Spirin

Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that...

1st - 8th

The World: A Map Coloring Book

Written by Hughes and Natalie and Illustrated by Hughes

Color your way around the world and discover the landmarks, animals, and people that make each...

1st - 7th

Code Your Own Games!: 20 Games to Create with Scratch

Written by Max Wainewright and Illustrated by Sterling Children's Books

Helpful step-by-step instructions help budding coders learn all of the essential skills to get...

1st - 6th

How to Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Coding

Written by Max Wainewright and Illustrated by Sterling Children's Books

With step-by-step instructions and robot helpers, learn all about mastering the art of coding and...

1st - 6th

Planet Mars: SeeMore Readers Level 1

Written by Seymour Simon

SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers...

Pre-K - 7th

Dara's Clever Trap

Written by Liz Flanagan and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Meet a cunning princess who is known for her brains, not her beauty. Dara uses her talent as an...

K - 6th

Fireside Stories

Written by Caitlín Matthews and Illustrated by Helen Cann

Gather round the hearth to share these wintry tales. Drawn from countries and cultures all around...

1st - 6th

La Frontera

Written by Alfredo Alva and Deborah Mills and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico to Texas to find a new life. They’ll...

Pre-K - 6th

Princess of the Springs

Written by Mary Finch and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue both her mother and her baby son...

K - 6th