Question Everything
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers uses infographics, tips, facts and ideas to teach a critical approach to understanding the news and other media.
Sticking to the Facts
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.
Think Like a Scientist
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers shares tips, facts and ideas about how to approach and understand the world from a scientific perspective.
We Can’t Wait to Hold You
Illustrated with photographs, this baby board book by acclaimed author Richard Van Camp is a buoyant ode to a baby on the way by those joyously awaiting their arrival.
How to Win at Classroom Management in Six Easy Steps
In this practical guide, Angie Barrett shares her tried and tested teaching strategies in six easy steps. You’ll find a game plan for success, personal and colleague-shared experiences, tips and tricks, as well as troubleshooting through real classroom examples.
Let Rise
In Let Rise, Adam Loo shares his journey from growing up on a small family farm to building his own unique business in PEI. Through triumphs and losses, he navigates entrepreneurship, perfectionism, and personal challenges with raw honesty—offering a story of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of success in an unlikely place.
Nocturnal Animals
Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world awakens… Tree frogs sing love songs, while a bobcat waits to pounce on mice beneath the snow. From shadowy forests to moonlit meadows, nighttime creatures from around the world come to life. With poetic text and dreamy art by Ashley Anne Clark, this cozy tale will delight readers of all ages.
Prism
Why fit in when you can stand out? This story reminds families that children should embrace their true colors and shine bright, inspiring others to do the same.
Ringette Girl
Join Ringette Girl as she heads off to the rink! With the help of her coach and teammates, she learns the importance of passing, the thrill of scoring, and the importance of teamwork and perseverance.
Why Not Me
At age eleven, Lindsay Ireland’s idyllic childhood was upended by a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, leading to life-saving surgery and, later, an MS diagnosis. Her candid memoir reveals the hidden toll of chronic illness and the resilience needed to live fully—body and mind.
Hidden Lives
A collection of true stories from Jewish children who were hidden during the Second World War and survived the Holocaust.
All of Us
A joyful celebration of connection and creativity and our common bond with the animal world
The Love Song of Mr. Byrd
A chance meeting between Mr. Byrd and Bat at twilight — that brief window of time in which they’re both awake — begins this story of unlikely friendship. Every day over this magical summer, the duo visit the same tree branch, and come to realize they’re more alike than different.
The New Literacy Block
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A fresh approach to structured literacy that makes every minute count. This thoughtful examination of instructional practices and routines will enable teachers to systematically address the alphabetic code (word recognition and decoding) and the necessary language comprehension skills students need to become proficient readers and writers.
Can Posters Kill?
A collection of WWII propaganda posters show how the Nazi party spread antisemitism and justified the murder of Jews in the Holocaust.
Spells Against the Darkness
Spells Against the Darkness is a captivating blend of the intimate and universal. From the quiet beauty of a PEI country lane to the bustling energy of New York City, MacDonald’s poems weave lyrical threads across place and experience, offering both reflection and discovery.
Red Flags and Butterflies
Tenth-grader Lexie works overtime to help launch her father’s new renovation business, hoping that, in exchange, she’ll obtain his blessing to attend the art school of her dreams. But when she catches him in a compromising lie, Lexie must make an impossible choice between appeasing her father and staying true to herself.
Brianna Banana, Worst Surprise Ever
In this illustrated chapter book, Brianna's dreams of finally being the classroom helper are foiled when her class has a substitute teacher.
The First Christmas Tree
In this illustrated picture book, the Great Manitou searches for the right tree to give the Innu for their first Christmas tree in the cold northern winter.
One Beaded Earring
In this illustrated early chapter book, Delia loses one of her mother's treasured beaded earrings, leading her to learn about her Métis heritage when she asks her grandmother to help her replace it.
RO-BO
In this vibrant picture book, Milo only wants to play with his toy robot, RO-BO, until his mother makes him go out and play with other kids. Together the new friends go on a grand adventure thanks to RO-BO, but it is the power of their energetic play that ensures they get home safely.
Smart Machines
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to artificial intelligence and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future.
