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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Supa Nova: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Chanté Timothy
Nova is shocked when she learns how much plastic is hurting our planet—and that giant “trash islands” are floating in the ocean. Luckily, she has a super‑secret science lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA… or for SCIENCE!
2nd - 5th

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Using Repeated Reading to Build Fluency

This educator guide explains how repeated reading strengthens accuracy, automaticity, appropriate rate, expression, and comprehension, and provides a simple five-step routine for putting the strategy into practice.
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We are the Wright Brothers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Orville and Wilbur Wright loved taking things apart and figuring out how they worked. Ever since...

K - 4th
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How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Written by Dr. Sheila Kanani and Illustrated by Sol Linero
Do you think you have what it takes to be an astronaut, build a spaceship, or help run Mission Control? This book explores all kinds of amazing space jobs—from cooking meals for astronauts to designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we might live on someday.
2nd - 5th
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Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans

Written by Jeff Gottesfeld and Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This story is told by an unnamed veteran. Through his eyes, readers feel the powerful emotions of the visit—from seeing the monuments up close to receiving heartfelt messages from friends and schoolchildren. The journey ends with a warm “welcome home,” something some veterans never got when they first returned from war.
2nd - 5th
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The Fearless and the Fallen

Written by Sarah Doran and Illustrated by Jennifer Harms (Illustrator) & Misty Black (Designer)
Ace and Gunner race from one display to the next, reading every sign they can find. Each stop teaches them something new about history and about the brave things U.S. troops have done.
K - 5th
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Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock (Money Tales)

Written by Sheila Bair and Illustrated by Barry Gott
Rock and Brock are twins, but you’d never guess it—they’re as different as can be! One Saturday, their grandpa gives them a special challenge. For ten weeks in a row, he’ll hand each of them one dollar. But there’s a twist!
1st - 5th
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World at War, 1944 (Magic Tree House, Super Edition, #1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to World War II, Europe is in trouble! It is June 1944 and the brother-and-sister team must go behind enemy lines and crack a code that could save a lot of lives.
2nd - 5th

Grade Level Reading Instruction Planning Guide

Practical, grade-specific strategies and scaffolds to help students in Grades 1–8 successfully access, understand, and engage with grade-level text.

Supporting Reading Fluency: Research-Based Strategies for Every Grade

Learn what fluent reading looks and sounds like, explore practical ways to strengthen accuracy, automaticity, pacing, and expression, and see how fluency develops across the grades.

Phonological Awareness: Building Skills Step by Step

In this video, explore the progression of phonological awareness skills, from recognizing words and rhymes to blending, segmenting, and manipulating individual sounds.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey.

No-Prep Oral Literacy Activities

Use these no-prep oral activities to build students’ phonological awareness through quick, engaging practice.

Where's Waldo?: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Waldo? by Martin Hanford, with your child.

Where's Waldo?: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Waldo? by Martin Hanford.
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat All Around the World

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

2nd - 5th
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Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Klas Fahlén
Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!
2nd - 5th

Writer's Response Choice Board

Students choose from a variety of narrative, opinion, informative, creative, and personal writing prompts that encourage them to think deeply about what they read while writing for authentic purposes.

Read with RIF Book Club Guide

Bring stories to life beyond the final page with RIF's Read with RIF Book Club Guide.

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