The Reading is FUNdamental program is funded by the Ford Foundation and sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. It is designed to motivate children to read through experiencing the joy and pride of owning books of their own choice. Its purpose is to help develop and give technical assistance to a variety of model projects throughout the country. This supplement to the RIF Guide to Book Selection is prepared to assist RIF projects and other similar programs to select and purchase inexpensive books, mainly paper backs, at the elementary level. Approximately 1,350 titles are included in this listing under a general list and sections for black, Indian, and Spanish-speaking elementary students. Books are listed alphabetically under the publisher. Each entry also includes information on suggested reading and interest levels, price, and a brief descriptive annotation. (AW)