Remember This
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the art and science of memory and what it can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in.
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.
Dans la nuit, tu te dévoiles
À travers son amour pour les étoiles, un jeune garçon trans partage son cheminement intérieur, de l’obscurité à la lumière. Une œuvre touchante qui aborde la quête d’identité et la puberté avec sensibilité. Illustrée par Sylvain Cabot, cette histoire réconfortante est idéale pour initier des discussions en classe.
The Case of the Pilfered Pin
Windy Lake First Nation has long been shared with cottagers, but now everyone’s arguing over who really owns the land. When the Mighty Muskrats learn that a stolen surveyor’s pin could solve the conflict, the four cousins make it their mission to find it and prove that the land belongs to their people!
The Club
Star trumpet player Jaxson gets a duet partner, Liv, who has more in common with Jax than his best friend, his first girlfriend, or even his mom. Both the only child of single mothers, Jaxson and Liv soon learn they share something that makes them rethink the meaning of “family.”
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.
Leon Levels Up
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old gamer Leon is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual-reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, Leon must battle a dragon to save them both.
L’hôpital hanté
Dans ce roman captivant et facile à lire pour jeunes adolescents, quatre amis se retrouvent en danger pendant un jeu de rôle dans un hôpital qu’ils croient abandonné.
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.
Cosplay Crime
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, shy thirteen-year-old Bree Wong must channel her inner anime heroine to solve a crime at the Anime Expo.
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.
Wild Horses
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book looks at the controversial past, present and future of wild horses around the world, including the ongoing threats to their existence.
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!
Obaasan's Boots
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Lou and Charlotte's Obaasan (grandmother) tells them about her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII and the painful story of their family's internment.
Book of Screams
A delightfully creepy collection of tales about everything from a Jekyll/Hyde homeroom teacher to a boiler-room ghoul to a kid's wobbly "baby eye," woven between excerpts from a central story about a girl whose favorite horror author is stealing children's nightmares for his books.
Candle Point
In this graphic novel, a young girl sets off a dangerous chain of events when she disturbs mysterious crystals in an effort to help an abandoned Moon Creature.
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.
