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K-8 Non-Fiction (143 series)

Physical Science (Stingray High/Lo)  

In this Hi-Lo series, readers will learn key physical science concepts and how they apply to real life. Exciting images and simple text engage and support understanding of the concept. Each book features a description of a STEM job, an experiment to try, and a spotlight on a famous scientist.

Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean

We are all inextricably linked to the ocean. Author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley take readers to the Arctic Ocean, the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest, and the Coral Triangle off the coast of Indonesia to explore these connections. They look at climate change, pollution, and sustainability, and they highlight the efforts of local people in each area who are working to make a difference. Dive on in and find out what you can do to protect the health of the ocean! Page Plus QR

Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry

When Emily Dickinson died at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1886, she left a locked chest with hand-sewn notebooks and papers filled with nearly 1,800 unpublished poems. Four years later, her first collection was published and became a singular success. Today Dickinson is revered as one of America’s greatest and most original poets. Using primary source materials, including the poet’s own letters and poems, Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Emily Dickinson to a new generation.

Read about Senses (Read for a Better World™)

Our senses help us observe and understand our world. Engaging photos and accessible text help teach young readers about their senses. Simple text is levelled for beginning readers, and questions encourage readers to think like a scientist. Educator resources provide an integrated approach to social-emotional learning.

Read and Reflect: A Social-Emotional Guide (21st Century Junior Library)

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of early education, providing a foundation for kids to succeed in school and in life. This series breaks down the components of SEL education so young readers can further reflect and develop their skills in each category. Writing and critical thinking prompts help readers reflect on their own lives and experiences. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content.

Regions of Canada (Expedition)  

In this series learn more about the vast regions of Canada and what makes them unique. Explore current issues and learn how to respect our biodiversity by being stewards of its future.

River's Gifts, A: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn

For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environmental consequences were disastrous.Sibert honoree Patricia Newman and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan join forces t

Rumble and Roar: Sound around the World

Babble / Swoosh / Roar and WHOOSH!The roar of a waterfall, the chirp of insects, the thump of a heartbeat-sound is all around us! Rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations present four children in different parts of the world who encounter all sorts of sounds.

Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries

Join award-winning science author Sandra Markle as she sheds light on some of the most fascinating scientific investigations in the animal kingdom. Solve real-life science mysteries alongside the teams of scientists dedicated to saving vanishing species or discovering new ones. And see how scientists, governments, and concerned citizens work together to pull endangered species back from the brink of extinction.

Science Starters

Inspire and encourage budding scientists with these early guides to basic STEM concepts. From simple machines to electricity and magnetism, take readers on a journey to discover how the world works.