Animal Talk
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals communicate and the ways scientists study their unique forms of language.
Climate Care
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways young people can navigate their eco emotions, connect with their communities and help take care of planet Earth.
Daylight, Nightlight
This rhyming picture book follows a baby’s day through light, from the first light of dawn on the floor to the lights of the bustling city to the night-light in baby's room at bedtime.
Follow That Drop!
This illustrated nonfiction picture book traces the water cycle through the ecosystems to human use, discusses the threats to water from climate change and lack of access to clean drinking water.
Forever Fries
In this powerful middle-grade novel in verse, Marley, who has been dealing with disordered eating, works up the nerve to meet her crush at a local fast-food restaurant...and eat five fries.
Life Beneath the Waves
In this illustrated nonfiction book, middle-grade readers discover how oceans work, what lives in them, why they matter and how to help protect marine life through everyday actions.
Where Land Meets Sea
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores coastlines around the world and discusses the environmental pressures these coastal communities and habitats face.
Animal Talent Show
In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, we meet animals from around the world who use their dazzling artistic talents like singing, dancing and acting to survive in the wild.
Feel Empathy
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the history, science and mysteries of empathy and examines the things we can do to have compassion for ourselves and others.
The Honeybee Speech
In this illustrated early chapter book, Ellie is nervous about presenting a science project because she has a stutter that makes her self-conscious. When she finds the perfect topic, it shows her that with patience and practice she can accomplish anything.
Just a Piece of String
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the invention of string and how it affects our lives and world today.
Kids Have Rights!
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers with comic book–style illustrations introduces children to their rights, exploring identity, family, education, health, play and free expression through clear explanations and real-world examples.
More than Books
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the past, present and future of books and libraries.
Snowshoes Laugh, Mukluks Dance
This beautifully illustrated picture book moves through Northern Canada’s seasons, linking shoes, land and people in rhyme.
Wanted: Imaginary Friend
In this whimsical picture book, Annika sets out to find her imaginary friend, but no one she meets seems quite right. When she learns that most of her friends don’t have imaginary friends either, she holds a meet-your-imaginary-friend party in hopes they’ll all find their perfect matches.
Zoomies!
In this rhyming picture book, a dog is left home alone and misses his people, so he howls, prowls and gets the gloomies...until his family returns and it’s time for joyful zoomies!
Big Winner (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Skye worries about her new friend, Digby, after he shares a big secret.
Leon Levels Up (Noah Text Edition)
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.
Swerve
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kip gets mixed up with a criminal enterprise when he accidentally keeps a backpack while helping a woman move out and leave her abusive husband.
Blanket Saves the Day
In this sweet wordless picture book, Josie never goes anywhere without her blanket...until her grandmother washes it and mends it, changing it forever. But even though Josie tries to throw it away, it comes back to help her when she needs it most.
I Hope
This beautifully illustrated board book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives.
Little Volcano
This STEM-based picture book explains the different types of volcanoes, how they're created and all their fascinating features through the perspective of Stevie, an underwater volcano who erupts into a shield volcano.
Poisonous and Dangerous
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the risks of the great outdoors and how to stay safe when encountering dangerous animals, poisonous plants, extreme weather conditions and more.
Stop AntiBlack Racism
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
