Why We Need Vaccines
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines.
Zevi Takes the Spotlight
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.
Une twiga à Ottawa
Lorsque Viviane et Simon remportent un concours de dessin organisé par l'ambassade du Kenya, ils ne se doutent pas qu'une grande aventure les attend. Leur prix, un twiga, va les entraîner dans une folle aventure... Mais qu'est-ce qu'un twiga ? Une chose est sûre, on ne garde pas une telle créature chez soi !
Déclic à Toronto
Viviane et Simon filent vers Toronto pour passer une semaine de vacances chez leur cousin Yanni. Lors d’une visite à Casa Loma, ancien château d’un vieil excentrique, une étonnante découverte leur permettra de vivre une véritable enquête à travers les rues de la Ville Reine. Réussiront-ils à réunir les indices nécessaires pour percer le mystère ?
Alone Together
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores loneliness and the lessons we can learn about connection even when we're alone.
Bird Brain
Even though Arden always wanted a pet, taking care of her uncle's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not only incredibly smart but loyal—and the best pet she could have asked for.
Call Me Al
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In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry—first about his crush, then about what it means to be an immigrant and the anti-Muslim racism around him—helps him discover who he truly is.
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.
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.
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.
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.
