Nonfiction

Trash Talk

This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders shows how people all over the world are working to keep our planet from drowning in a sea of garbage.

Finding Home

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book offers a look at how human migration has changed the world.

Design Like Nature

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, in this book young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by nature.

Nature Out of Balance

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers and illustrated with color photographs. Find out about the global problem of invasive species, the good and the bad, and what you can do to support the ecosystems around you.

What Makes Us Unique?

A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of diversity in a way that is uplifting and approachable.

Chinese New Year

Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival.

If a Tree Falls

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers and illustrated with color photographs. Find out how global deforestation affects the planet and what you can do to keep forests healthy for future generations.

Return from Extinction

This nonfiction book for middle readers tells the story of the northern elephant seal, from being hunted to near extinction less than 100 years ago to their thriving population of more than 250,000 today. Illustrated with photos from the author.

Why Do Families Change?

A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of separation and divorce in a reassuring and straightforward way.

The World Around Us Series Ebook Bundle

Chemical World

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, this book examines the good and the bad of the chemicals we come into contact with in our daily lives.

Bird's-Eye View

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at wild birds around the world, the threats to their survival and what young people are doing to conserve their populations.

Sea Otters

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at the important role sea otters play in the ecosystem. Readers will learn about the history of sea otters, their recovery from near extinction and how to conserve the species for the future. Illustrated with photos by the photojournalist author.

Powwow

Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with photographs, Powwow is a guide to the dance, music and culture of this Indigenous celebration.

Heads Up

This nonfiction book for teen readers is a guide to understanding mental health and coping with mental illness, trauma and recovery. It features real-life stories of resilient teens and highlights innovative approaches to mental health challenges.

On Our Nature Walk

Young readers are introduced to environmental issues in their own neighborhoods in this illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Ours to Share

This addition to the nonfiction Orca Footprints series examines how overpopulation leads to unequal sharing of the earth’s social and natural resources.

Gone is Gone

This nonfiction book for middle readers looks at why and what species have become endangered, how scientists are learning about endangered wildlife, what people are doing to conserve species and what young people can do to help. Illustrated with unique photos by the photo-journalist author.

Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die

This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives. Illustrated with photographs.

Under Our Clothes

In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces young readers to the ideas of body safety and body image.

Orcas Everywhere

This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs.

My Body, My Choice

This nonfiction book for teens examines the ongoing fight for abortion rights and reproductive justice.

I Am a Feminist

This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and speak out against injustice.

Home Sweet Neighborhood

Orca Footprints nonfiction series for middle readers. Readers will learn how to take an active part in creating the kind of cities they'd like to live in.