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.
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.
Vikram Vanishes
In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Vikram carelessly knocks over an old peddler woman at the market, and she curses him and his best friend to vanish one body part at a time.
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.
Maxed Out (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Max struggles, after his dad dies, to balance playing hockey with supporting his grieving mother and a brother who is autistic.
Me and Roo
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Connor finds himself fostering a baby kangaroo in rural Australia.
Spotting Dottie (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Dorothy Lake, really exists.
Willpower (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a young teen with extraordinary mental abilities tries to save her father.
Zevi Takes the Spotlight (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Zevi uses his psychic abilities to save a famous actor’s life on a movie set.
The Total Eclipse of Me
Twelve-year-old Halley thinks all her problems will disappear on her stargazing camping trip with her absentee astronomer dad — until annoying whiz-kid Leo comes along and outshines her. Throw in food allergies, a serious hiking accident, and a looming forest fire; can Halley and Leo work together and get them all back to safety?
The War Lantern
15-year-old Marcus builds warplanes in England. 13-year-old Gisele’s baby brother is about to be taken by Hilter’s Nazis. Tail End Charlie, an underaged rear gunner, climbs aboard an RAF bomber. One moment in 1941, when the bombs fall and families vanish, these separate lives become bound by war.
Beyond Words
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the power of signs, shapes and symbols that represent and communicate ideas in our world.
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.
Astina and the Quest for Medicine
In this pre-contact, richly illustrated story, a young Cree girl embarks on a mission to find medicine for her Grandmother. Animal-helpers assist her when the journey becomes impossible. Written in English with Cree words.
Catch, Drive, Release, Recover
14-year-old Amardeep has always hated how her body looks. When she’s kicked off the rowing team, she decides it’s time to prove she’s not dead weight. Dieting, exercising, and purging, Amardeep tells herself she’s in control … until she blacks out. While recovering in the hospital, she begins a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and healing.
Bernice and the Wild Waters
Bernice searches for her missing cousins, who may have been taken by an Indian Agent to go to residential school.
Escape from Hillcrest House
In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Finnigan discovers that his post-apocalyptic life secluded inside Hillcrest House isn't what it seems, and he sets out to discover the truth.
Jellyfish
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores jellyfish from around the world.
Krill
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines the biology, aquatic habitats and environmental threats facing krill throughout the world's oceans.
Why Earth Needs Engineers
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the ways engineers have provided solutions for a healthier planet in the past and present and what future engineering innovations could look like.
