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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 074 455 CS 000 404 TITLE RiFis [Reading is Fundamental] Guide to Book Selection 1973. INSTITUTION Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. National Reading is Fundamental Program. PUB DATE 73 NOTE 95p. AVAILABLE FROMReading is Fun-damental, Arts & Industries Building Smithsonian Institution, 'Washington, D. C. 20560 EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$3.29 DESCRIPTORS Annotated Bibliographies; *Booklists; *Childrens Books; High Interest Low Vocabulary Books; Paperback Books; Reading; *Reading Interests; *Reading Material Selection IDENTIFIERS *Reading is FUNdamental; RIF ABSTRACT This book guide is an annotated list of available paperback titles for elementary school children for use by "Reading . is FUNdamental" program directors. Some high-interest, low-vocabulary titles suitable for older children as well as special booklists for black, American Indian, and Spanish-speaking children are also -included. All books have been given a grade designation for both readability and interest level, but only for general guidance purposes. A complete list of the publishers cited and their addresses is provided. (TO) READING IS FUNDAIVIFINI I-11--A.I__ Irt,rnirI-Al (=X INA A,iiik.rtrt4 I I Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is a nationalprogram that gives children a pleasant incentive to read by letting them choose, from a wide variety of inexpen- sive,attractive, paperback books, the ones that interest them, and by letting them keep the books as their own. Most of the children RIF serves have never owned a book: The national Reading Is Fundamental program, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, sets goals and guidelines, provides program develop- ment materials and technical assistance to local RIF projects throughout the United States. But the. strength of RIF projects liesintheir grass-roots involvement, for each community organizes, devel- ops, funds and runs its own program. Book selec- tion and ordering are done at the local level. RIF's goal is to show children the range of treasure now and in the futurethat they will find in books. They cannot know what is in them unless they have the books from which to learn. IfAmerica isto grow up thinking, ReadingIs Fundamental. National RIF Program: MRS. ROBERT S. McNAMARA Chairman, National RIF Board of Directors MRS. ELEANOR SMOLLAR Executive Director MRS. BARBARA B. ATKINSON National Program Director Editorial Staff: MRS. ELEANOR SMOLLAR Editor MISS LESLIE ATKINSON Editorial Assistant MS. ESTELL DUELL Materials Coordinator Cover design and ogo by MO LEBOWITZ TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION iv GENERAL LIST OF PAPERBACKS (For the Elementary Grades) 1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL BOOKLIST FOR ETHNIC GROUPS 55 SPECIAL BOOKLIST FOR ETHNIC GROUPS 56 BLACK ELEMENTARY ...... ........... 56 INDIAN ELEMENTARY.,, . .......... 74 SPANISH - SPEAKINGELEMENTARY....... .. 79 LIST OF SOURCES USED . 87 LIST OF PUBLISHERS........................ ............. 89 INTRODUCTION With the rapid growth of Reading Is Fundamental dary school level, the Book Guide includesa good (RIF) throughout the United States, RIF is develop- number of high-interest, low-reading level titles. ing a variety of materials to strengthen and extend There are approximately 1,850 books listed in the the operation of local projects. This 1973 edition of Guide. Although books have been graded, this is RIF's Book Guide is one of the essential tools for only as broad guidance, for the interest and pleasure any project. It incorporates and updates the three in books vary from child to child, from grade to earlier Book Guides. grade. In actual choice of books, itis the project The present Guide lists only paperback titlesat director's judgment that is key. The director -knows the elementary school level for obviousreasons: the children and their interests, and can best decide 1) paperback books are less expensive than hard- which books will have the most appeal. cover books and therefore more children can be RIF has had an impact on the publishing world. served; 2) children like the paperbacks for they Publishers are becoming increasinglyaware of the are attractive and easy to handle; 3) parents come need and demand for paperbacks at the juvenile to know that inexpensive books are available for level. The result their children and can begin to build librariesat is that since Spring 1970, when the home, a key factor in making booksa way of life. first Book Guide was published, 18 publishers have launched new juvenile paperback book lines. This RIF projects serve principally children frompre- is certainly evident in the 1973 RIF Book Guide. school through elementary grades, for itis at the The Book Guide is a cornerstone of RIF's theory earliest learning ages that enjoyment of reading is and RIF's success: Let a child choose what interests more easily instilled in a child. However, for those him; let him keep the book as his own; let his inter- projects that choose to serve students at the secon- est develop at his speed. iv General List of Paperbacks (For the Elementary Grades) ABINGDON PRESS STRANGE HAPPENINGS ACT IT OUT Vitarelli, Robert (Ed.) Carlson, Bernice W. Gr. 3-5 (R), Gr. 5-12 (1) 754 Gr. 3-6 (R&I)* 5 A book of short stories that deal with the supernatural and Simple dramatics for children and puppet performances. tales of science fiction. High interest-low reading level. DO IT YOURSELF TEN TOP FAVORITES Carlson, Bernice W. Vitarelli, Robert (Ed.) Gr. 3-6 (R&I) $1,95. Gr. 3-5 (R), Gr. 5-12 (I) 754 Skits and stunts for children. A book of short stories for girls that have themes on growing up, romance and the future. High interest-low reading level. GAMES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Harbin, E. O. Gr. 4-7 (R&I) $1.65 Easy-to-follow direction for all types of games for all occasions. ATHENEUM PUBLISHERS AUNT AMERICA (Aladdin) MAKE IT YOURSELF Bloch, Marie H. Carlson, Bernice W. Gr. 3-6 (R&I) 954 Gr. 3-6 (RSA) $1.95 The story of a small girl's aunt who comes to her village and More than 150 handicrafts Or children. how trouble and danger seem to follow her. 100 GAMES AND STUNTS BLACK AND BLUE MAGIC (Aladdin) Edgren, Harry D. Snyder, Zilpha K. Gr. 6-12 (R&I) 504 Gr. 5-8 (R&I) 9k Ideas for parties including a party plan for each month. The story of how clumsy Humpty Harry becomes proved by magic. AMERICAN EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS A CANDLE IN HER ROOM (Aladdin) AMAZING ADVENTURES Arthur, Ruth M. Verdick, Mary (Ed.) Gr. 5-10 (R&I) 954 Gr. 2-4 (R), Gr. 5-12 (I) 754 The story of a doll who brought tragedy and disaster to one A book of a variety of stories based on danger and daring acts. family each time she appeared and what is done to overcome High interest-low reading level. these powers. HIGH AND MIGHTY THE DON'T BE SCARED BOOK (Aladdin) Vitarel li, Robert (Ed.) Vogel, use M. Gr. 3-5 (R), Gr. 5-12 (I) 7k Gr. K-3 (R&I) 954 A book of stories that deal with action. High interest-low read- A pictorial book of scares and the remedies to go with each. ing level. FIVE FALL INTO ADVENTURE (Aladdin) THE HONDA KID Blyton, Enid Vitarelli, Robert (Ed.) Gr. 4-7 (RSA) 954 Gr. 3-5 (R), Gr. 5-12 (I) 754 The adventures four children and a dog encounter when the A book of short stories lbout cars, racing and speed. High dog is drugged and one of the four is kidnapped. interest-low reading level. FIVE FIND A SECRET WAY (Aladdin) PAYOFF IN THE PARK AND OTHER EXCITING STORIES Blyton, Enid Vitarelli, Robert (Ed.) Gr. 4-7 (R&I) 9k Gr. 2-4 (R), Gr. 5-12 (I) 75cr Four children and a dog find excitement during the Christmas A book of several different stories that are filled ith excite- holiday when they run into some men seeking a secret ment. High interest-low reading level. formula. R. Reading *I Interest FIVE GUARD A HIDDEN DISCOVERY (Aladdin) BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON! (Camelot) Blyton, Enid Fleischman. Sid Gr. 4-7 (R&I) 954 Gr. 54 (R&I) 60e Four children attempt to locate a boy's missing father but they Zany,adventures in the history of the Old est. are confronted with several problems. CITIZEN OF NEW SALEM (Camelot) HARRY, THE WILD WEST HORSE (Aladdin) Horgan, Paul Clymer, Eleanor Gr. 6-9 (R&I) 604 Gr. 2-5 (R&I) 954 A biography of Abraham Lincoln, The story of a horse who sets off to find a job with a wild west show when he gets replaced on the farm by a tractor. THE ELECTRONIC OLYMPICS (Camelot) HOW BIG IS A FOOT? (Aladdin) Higdon, Hal Myller, Rolf Gr. 6-9 (R&I) 75q Cr. K-3 (R&I) 954 The story of what he Olympic games would be like if com- The story of an apprentice who made a bed for the queen puters took over. according to the measurements given to him by the king who did his measuring with his feet. 'ELIZABETH (Camelot) Winwar, France 1 15 NO FUN BUT 20 IS PLENTY (Aladdin) Gr. 6-8 (R&I) Vogel, Isle M. The story of Elizabeth Barret and Robert Browning. Gr. 2-3 (R), Gr. K-3 (I) 954 The adventures of a lion and a hippo as they count themselves THE FIFTEENTH PELICAN (Camelot) through incredible events. Rios, Tere Gr. 6-10 (R&I) PROJECT; SCOOP (Aladdin) 604 Hayes, William D. The story of Sister Bert rille, an airborne heroine. Gr. 3-5 (R&I) The story of a boy and his efforts to run a school press, FIREWEED Walsh, Jill P. SHADOW OF A BULL (Aladdin) Gr. 6-12 (R&I) 754 Wojciechowska, Maia The story of two young people who are in love during the Cr.