After Life
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines the history, beliefs and customs surrounding death in cultures around the world.
2020 Orca Origins Collection
Hardcover nonfiction books aimed at middle-school readers interested in cultural celebrations. Includes 7 hardcovers and 1 series teacher guide.
Better Together
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, illustrated with many color photographs. Explore the different types of communities people create to meet their need for companionship.
Going Wild
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, illustrated with many color photographs. Readers will find out what urban rewilding is and how it can make our lives (and our planet) safer and healthier.
Fault Lines
This fully illustrated, nonfiction book for middle readers focuses on earthquakes, how they happen and what you need to know.
Speaking Our Truth
This nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels.
Birthdays
Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with color photographs, this book covers the history of modern celebrations and discusses the many birthday traditions around the world.
Let's Eat
Part of the nonfiction Footprints series for middle readers. Illustrated with many color photographs, this book explores where the food we eat comes from and what the future of farming looks like.
Pocket Change
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how purchases affect the environment and what the world would look like if we bought less stuff.
Deep Roots
In this work of nonfiction, the role of trees in maintaining a vibrant ecosystem, as well as providing food, fuel and shelter, is depicted through photographs, personal stories and facts.
What's the Buzz?
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades describes how people are becoming more aware of bees and our dependence on them, and are working to save bees in all kinds of different ways.
The Choice
Jakob and his family hide their Jewish identity in Nazi-occupied Hungary. Discovered, he is sent as a prisoner to Auschwitz where he keeps himself alive out of a desire for revenge on the friend he believes turned on him, only to discover when he is free that things are not as he thought.
Take Shelter
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders welcomes readers into homes around the world that reflect the diversity and ingenuity of their residents.
Severn and the Day She Silenced the World
Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s speech at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio caught the attention of the world. She and her friends raised money to travel to Rio, never imagining the effect they would have there. Severn's story is about the power of children, and how their voices can stand out above the politics and cynicism of adults.
Brilliant!
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades sheds light on innovative and sustainable energy sources.
Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs
Ten biographies of women entrepreneurs from around the world whose trailblazing has changed the face of business.
Pedal It!
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades describes how bicycles can be used for many things apart from transportation.
Down To Earth
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades shows the many ways that kids contribute to food production.
Courageous Women Rebels
Ten biographies of women reformers from around the world, in the realms of politics, social justice, media, and women's rights.
We Are Their Voice
A collection of writing and art from young people who were invited to share what the Holocaust means to them. Their contributions reveal that they find meaningful lessons in the past, and give us hope for a more peaceful and tolerant future.
Emily Included
The true story of Emily Eaton. Born with severe cerebral palsy, Emily and her family had to fight for her right to go to school with non-disabled children in a regular classroom. Eventually victorious, Emily’s story makes her an amazing role model for children everywhere - whether they are living with a disability or not.
