Walls
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book explores why and how people have built walls all over the world throughout the course of human history.
What Poo Can Do
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs throughout, explores how animals are fighting the climate crisis by pooping.
Animal Minds
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals think and the ways scientists study their cognitive abilities.
The Longest Shot
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Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL.
Les gènes
Parsemé d’anecdotes et d’illustrations ludiques, ce livre répond aux questions des enfants sur les gènes.
La nourriture
Ce livre, parsemé de photos, d'illustrations ludiques ou hyperréalistes ainsi que d'anecdotes captivantes, permettra aux enfants du primaire d'ouvrir leurs horizons et d'en apprendre davantage sur cette fascinante nourriture provenant des quatre coins de la planète.
Less Is More
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the low-waste movement and how kids can get involved. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Open Science
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the concept of open science and how scientists around the world are working together to make research available to everyone.
Pride and Persistence
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.
L' air
L'air est un documentaire pour les enfants du primaire. Il aborde une vision positive et éducative de l’environnement et de l'air. Le livre inclut aussi des activités ainsi qu’un glossaire.
More than Words
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The way you express yourself matters! You are constantly communicating wherever you go. That’s what this book will help you do – communicate effectively and with confidence by giving you essential tips and tricks. Communicating just might turn out to be your superpower!
The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers tells the story of Viola Desmond's life, based on interviews with her sister Wanda Robson.
The Antiracist Kitchen
This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors.
Are We There Yet?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time.
She's a Mensch!
From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness in their world and decided to do something about it.
Breaking News
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces kids to the news media and why it matters.
Cities
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the past, present and future of cities around the world.
Too Much Trash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
World Shakers
What does it take to change the world? Whether it was the rule that forced Muslim women athletes like Ibtihaj Muhammad to choose between competition and wearing hijab or Indigenous women like Mary Two-Axe Earley to lose their official Indigenous status when they married white men, these women made change happen.
Good Food, Bad Waste
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the problem of food waste around the world, its consequences for the environment and practical things young readers can do to curb food waste.
Are We Having Fun Yet?
This nonfiction illustrated book for middle-grade readers explores how and why people have had fun over the course of human history.
Dig Deep
This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to marine archaeology. Illustrated with photographs throughout, in this book young people will discover how understanding our ancient ancestors' relationships with the ocean can help the planet today and in the future.
Get Out and Vote!
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces readers to voting around the world and discusses why it matters, and challenges young people to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot.
Saving the Night
This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet.
