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A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Hope Larson
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When three mysterious creatures sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin across space and time to rescue her missing father, they discover a darkness on the planet Camazotz that threatens the entire universe. characters.
5th - 9th

The Giver: Reading Guide

Guide for classroom and discussion for The Giver by Lois Lowry.

The Hunger Games: Criss Cross

After reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

The Hunger Games: Word Search

After reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Criss Cross

After reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Word Search

After reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor use this printable and Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Giver: Criss Cross

After reading The Giver by Lois Lowry use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

The Giver: Word Search

After reading The Giver by Lois Lowry use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Criss Cross

After reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

Esperanza Rising: Criss Cross

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

Esperanza Rising: Word Search

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Holes: Criss Cross

After reading Holes by Louis Sachar use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle. All clues relate to the content of the story.

Holes: Word Search

After reading Holes by Louis Sachar use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Discussion Guide

Comprehension questions, higher-level thinking skills, and literary elements in Harry Potter and the...

Leveled Reading Passage: Alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone

After reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, choose from three leveled reading passages that...

Rocks and Minerals: Extension Activities for Educators

The Rocks and Minerals printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary...

Rocks and Minerals: Guide for Community Coordinators

The Rocks and Minerals printable community coordinator guide is designed to be used with multiple...

Rocks and Minerals: Guide for Educators

The Rocks and Minerals printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student...

Rocks and Minerals: Guide for Families

The Rocks and Minerals printable guide for families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Written by J.K. Rowling and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1998. Harry Potter is miserable living with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and his cousin, Dudley. But then a mysterious letter arrives, and Harry is whisked away to Hogwarts School, where his days are filled with magic, new friends, and the game of Quidditch.
4th - 8th
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Written by Mildred D. Taylor
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1976. The story is about the Logan family, who live in Mississippi during the Depression. The family experiences racism and injustice.
5th - 8th
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Holes

Written by Louis Sachar
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1999. Stanley Yelnats has terrible luck because of a curse traced back to his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather. After being unjustly convicted of stealing a pair of athletic shoes, he is sent to a detention center, Camp Green Lake.
4th - 8th
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2007. Greg Heffley is starting middle school with one goal: to become the most popular kid around. Armed with his trusty journal and a best friend who always seems to make things worse, Greg navigates the daily disasters of cafeteria lunches, school projects, and family chaos. Will Greg's big plans for fame and glory survive contact with real life?
3rd - 8th
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Esperanza Rising

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2002. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico - she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers.
6th - 8th

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