Taking Care of Where We Live
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces readers to ecological restoration and what they can do to help ecosystems in their own communities and around the world.
What Do We Eat?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the innovative ways humanity grows, finds and eats food.
Diwali
Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world in this work of nonfiction for middle readers.
In It to Win It
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how sports are affecting the planet, what climate change means for athletes and sporting events, and what young people can do to make sports sustainable for the future.
Let's Get Creative
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world.
Owls
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to owls in North America. It discusses owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere.
Get Outside!
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the connection between humans and nature, why that connection is important and what we can learn from being outdoors. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Save Our Seeds
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the importance of seeds to all living things, the threats they face and why we have to preserve and conserve seeds for the future. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers tells the story of Viola Desmond's life, based on interviews with her sister Wanda Robson.
Are We There Yet?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time.
Breaking News
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces kids to the news media and why it matters.
Cities
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the past, present and future of cities around the world.
Too Much Trash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Good Food, Bad Waste
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the problem of food waste around the world, its consequences for the environment and practical things young readers can do to curb food waste.
