Orca Footprints
Orca Footprints answers middle-grade readers’ big questions about the environment with well-researched, straightforward nonfiction and powerful images. Topics, from food and water to transportation and energy, support inquiry, discussion and informed action.
Interest level
Ages 9–12 (Grades 4–7)
Best for
Curious middle graders who want clear, trustworthy nonfiction about environmental issues, sustainability choices and real-world solutions.
Formats
- Ebook (individual and multi-user)
Look Inside
Teacher-Librarian Note:
Ideal for environmental inquiry units and nonfiction research; works especially well for book talks and project learning when paired with classroom discussion and action planning.
Features:
Research-based, accessible nonfiction
Photo-rich, visually engaging design
Built for discussion and inquiry units
Supports “what can we do?” thinking
Strong cross-curricular fit
Topics & themes
- Sustainability and stewardship
- Water use and protection
- Food systems and production
- Energy and sustainable energy
- Waste, plastics and consumption
- Transportation choices (including cycling)
- Human impact on ecosystems
- Community solutions and action
Curricular connections
- Science: ecosystems, resources, human impact, sustainability
- Social Studies/Geography: communities, interdependence, decision-making
- ELA (informational text): text features, summarizing, research
- Inquiry learning: questioning, evidence, presentations/projects
Resources
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