Demonstrating that reading can and should be part of every curricular area, this book provides a wide selection of activities developed for 39 books selected on the basis of their interest level and application to the needs of reluctant readers in grades 2 through 5. The first part of the book presents guidelines for motivating students and encouraging active participation. After a description of "bookwebbing," the second part of the book presents summaries, critical thinking questions, and activities for reading/language arts, science/health, art, math, music, social studies, and physical education for the 39 children's books (10 each for grades 2 through 4, and 9 for grade 5). The third part of the book presents a 109-item list of books for grades 2 and 3, a 108-item list of books for grades 4 and 5, and an 85-item annotated bibliography of resources for children's literature, teachers, whole language, book reviews, book clubs for students, and book wholesalers. (RS)