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Welcome to Our Playground: Word Search

After reading Welcome to Our Playground by Moira Butterfield, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

Sportopedia: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Sportopedia by Elizabeth Jenner.

Sportopedia: Word Search

After reading Sportopedia by Elizabeth Jenner, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

50 Adventures in the 50 States: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with 50 Adventures in the 50 States by Kate Siber.

50 Adventures in the 50 States: Word Search

After reading 50 Adventures in the 50 States by Kate Siber, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Kids’ Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas.

Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Word Search

After reading Kids' Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

Sky Explorer: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Sky Explorer by Elizabeth Jenner.

Sky Explorer: Word Search

After reading Sky Explorer by Elizabeth Jenner, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sixth grader Angie dreads being pushed into Jiu-Jitsu, especially as she tries to fit in with the “normal” kids at school. When a tournament, family changes, and an unexpected friendship complicate things, she’s forced to question where she truly belongs. Through it all, Angie learns to define herself on her own terms.
4th - 8th
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This Book Will Make You An Artist

Written by Ruth Millington and Illustrated by Ellen Surrey
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge.This creative guide introduces readers to famous artists and art styles from around the world, helping them recognize different movements and techniques.
2nd - 5th
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Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Kids’ Field Guide to Birds is an engaging and accessible resource that helps young readers identify and learn about common birds across a variety of environments.
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. 50 Adventures in the 50 States takes readers on a thrilling journey across the U.S., highlighting one exciting outdoor activity in each state.
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. Sportopedia is a comprehensive and engaging guide that introduces readers to a wide range of sports, from popular games to lesser-known activities.
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. The Organic Artist for Kids encourages children to explore creativity by using natural materials and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
3rd - 7th
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Summer Camp Sleuths

Written by Bethany Latham and Illustrated by Marianne Constable
At summer camp, puzzle-loving Cooper uses his detective skills to make friends and solve the mystery of the disappearing marshmallows.
1st - 5th
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Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer's Guide to the Sky by Day and Night (Out and About)

Written by Elizabeth Jenner and Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging guide invites readers to explore the sky both day and night, from clouds and rainbows to stars and planets, showing that there’s always something fascinating to discover overhead.
2nd - 5th
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Mia, a blind girl, guides her aunt on a bird-listening adventure, identifying birds by their unique songs and calls.
K - 5th
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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging book explores how children around the world play, from games and toys to the places they gather and the words they use. It celebrates the many ways kids have fun across cultures, from playgrounds and fields to beaches and beyond.
2nd - 5th
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Passover Around the World

Written by Tami Lehman-Wilzig and Illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf

Children learn that Jewish families all over the world celebrate Passover in their own special ways...

2nd - 6th
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Ten Mile Day and the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

Written by Mary Ann Fraser

In 1869, a group of hardworking Chinese railroad workers were given an almost impossible challenge...

3rd - 7th
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History of Japan for Kids: An Enthralling Overview of Ancient Empires, Samurai Warriors, and the Journey to Modern Times

Written by Billy Wellman

Did you know Japan is made up of thousands of islands? Or that the world’s very first novel was...

3rd - 7th
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Kaho'olawe

Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People

Written by Kamalani Hurley and Illustrated by Harinani Orme
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People is a poignant, award-winning picture book that chronicles the history of the smallest Hawaiian island, from its volcanic birth to its struggle under military occupation.
2nd - 5th
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A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History: The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures that Helped to Build America

Written by Naomi Hirahara and Illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde
The newest book in the award‑winning Child’s Introduction series shines a bright light on the amazing impact Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people have had on life in the United States.
3rd - 7th

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