Maddie Spalding

Maddie Spalding

Jill Sherman

Tammy Gagne

Carla Mooney

Lydia Bjornlund

Karen Durrie and Eric Doty

Eric Doty

Samantha Nugent

John Willis

John Willis

Mari Schuh

In fall animals prepare for a long, cold winter. Readers will learn how squirrels, bears, geese, and butterflies change and get ready for winter. This book encourages readers to observe the world around them and identify those things in nature that point to changing seasons. Through imagery and text, readers will observe many different animals as they migrate, hibernate, and navigate the changing seasons.

Mary Lindeen

Take a trip to the apple orchard to examine basic concepts such as size, shape, and color as they apply to apples. Apples can be tiny or large, red or greenùbut did you know that the seeds of these round fruits form a star shape? Readers will learn all these things and more in this fun book! Captions call readers' attention to important visual information in the images, and clear chapter headings help to organize the book's central messages. Kids will also find inviting questions, an accessibleglossary, and an index that makes for a useful search tool.

Mary Lindeen

What do apples, rice, and corn have in common? They are all crops farmers harvest in fall. Read this book to learn more about what happens on a farm in the fall. This book includes engaging questions and simple text and introduces students to captions and glossaries as tools for finding further information. Readers will learn to observe the world around them and identify things in nature that signal the changing seasons.

Mari Schuh

This book takes emergent readers on a conceptual walk through a fall setting, looking at basic concepts such as colour and shape through a close examination of beautiful fall leaves. Captions call readers' attention to important visual information in the images, and clear chapter headings help to organize the book's central messages. Readers will also find inviting questions, an accessible glossary, and an index that makes for a useful search tool.

Mary Lindeen

Let's go to the pumpkin patch to find huge pumpkins, tiny pumpkins, and maybe even a blue pumpkin! This book shows readers how pumpkins grow and introduces the parts of a pumpkin along with concepts of colour and size. With bright pictures and simple text, readers will learn to observe nature and the changing seasons as well as begin to understand simple scientific concepts about what pumpkins need to grow and how the parts of a pumpkin are used.

Mari Schuh

What is fall weather like where you live? Is it cold or windy? Does it rain a lot? This book helps students observe and examine the world around them as the season changes from summer to fall. Engaging and informative, with clear imagery and captions, students learn to identify and describe contrasting aspects of fall weather.

Harold T. Rober

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about cats as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Tessa Kenan

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about dogs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Harold T. Rober

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about goldfish as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Harold T. Rober

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about guinea pigs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Harold T. Rober

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about hamsters as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Harold T. Rober

Carefully levelled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about turtles as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Heyden, Linda Vander

Mr. McGinty and his dog Sophie love checking in on the monarch caterpillars and butterflies on their summer walks. But one day Mr. McGinty is shocked to find that all the milkweed in town has been mowed down! And monarch caterpillars, he explains, can't survive without milkweed. Can Mr. McGinty come up with a plan to save the monarchs? This is a tale that is informative, a call to action, and a sweet story time pick.

James, Helen Foster

From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! and Grandma's Christmas Wish comes a touching story just for Grandpa and grandchild. Told in charming verse with the signature bunny characters, this book celebrates the special relationship a child has with Grandpa. From exploring and flying kites to telling jokes, this pair's adventures and tender moments will warm the heart.

Bunting, Eve

After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat's nontraditional selections. From acclaimed children's author Eve Bunting comes a sweet holiday tale sure to warm hearts on Valentine's Day and every day of the year.

Mebane, Jeanie

There are freshwater marshes in every county of every state in the United States, as well as in every country of the world except Antarctica. And in every marsh, there is an opportunity to view dozens of species of animal life. Written in a rhyming cumulative style like The House that Jack Built, At the Marsh in the Meadow portrays the wetlands food chain, showing how all forms of life, from the mud at the bottom of the marsh to the birds in the sky, are directly connected to their marsh home. Author Jeanie Mebane has worked with the National Park Service and U. S. Forest Service, and has lived near or worked at marshes from Florida to Arizona and Alaska.

Diesen, Deborah

Izzie just loves when her Momma blows her kisses to catch. Smooch kisses, zig-zag kisses, and even triple decker kisses! But even though she runs and leaps for it, Izzie misses a kiss! Her heart sinks as she watches it zip higher and higher into the sky. When Momma lets Izzie in on a sweet secret she realizes that her momma's love will always come to find her, no matter what! This silly and tender story is a universal one of a parent's love.

Scillian, Devin

Join a brilliant, but stubborn, parrot as he endures the banality of the pet store before being purchased by an equally insufferable young man. But while things between parrot and owner get off to a rocky start, the delights of having a pet (or human) bring them both around in the end.

Quinn M. Arnold

A kindergarten-level introduction to jaguars, covering their growth process, behaviours, the rainforests they call home, and such defining features as their short legs.

Kate Riggs

A kindergarten-level introduction to kangaroos, covering their growth process, behaviours, their home in Australia, and such defining features as their big back feet.

Kate Riggs

A kindergarten-level introduction to clownfish, covering their growth process, behaviours, the anemones they call home, and such defining features as their three white stripes.

Kate Riggs

A kindergarten-level introduction to coral reefs, covering their growth process, behaviours, the oceans they call home, and such defining features as their waving tentacles.

Kate Riggs

A kindergarten-level introduction to octopuses, covering their growth process, behaviours, the oceans they call home, and such defining features as their camouflaging skin.

Quinn A. Arnold

A kindergarten-level introduction to stingrays, covering their growth process, behaviours, the waters they call home, and such defining features as their long, thin tails.

Quinn M. Arnold

A kindergarten-level introduction to rhinoceroses, covering their growth process, behaviours, the habitats they call home, and such defining features as their horns.

David West

See how airplanes have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

David West

See how trains have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

David West

See how race cars have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

David West

See how spacecraft have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

David West

See how submarines have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

David West

See how tanks have developed over time with this book for early elementary readers. Cutaway diagrams will have readers looking behind the scenes to see how these machines and their technology have changed over time. Includes a glossary.

Michelle Lomberg

Jennifer Howse

Jennifer Howse

Andrew Luke

Andrew Luke

Andrew Luke

Andrew Luke

Andrew Luke

Andrew Luke

Mari Schuh

Web sites offer information and entertainment, but many web sites have ads too. What do ads on the Internet look like? Why are they there? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on the Internet. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Mari Schuh

Indoor and outdoor signage can provide directions, warnings, and information. Some signs advertise products too. How can you tell which signs are ads? And how do they influence us? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on signs. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Mari Schuh

What do television ads look like? How can you tell that ads are not part of TV shows? Why do companies make TV ads? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on television. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Mari Schuh

Magazines have stories, pictures, and ads. Companies put ads in magazines to sell products. What do magazine ads look like? And what is their purpose? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see in magazines. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Mari Schuh

Many foods come in colourful packages with pictures and words. What do the pictures and words mean? How do they influence us? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on food packages. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Mari Schuh

What do the words and pictures on your shirt or shoes mean? Why did someone put those things on your clothes? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on clothing. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role of advertising in their lives.

Chris Bowman

Eastern chipmunks are nature's ultimate storage experts. Living in extensive burrows underground, they hoard food such as nuts, seeds, and fruit. Give young readers the opportunity to stuff their minds with fun-filled facts about Eastern chipmunks!

Chris Bowman

Playful, talkative, and busy, red squirrels are surprisingly tough! Territorial of their nests and hard-earned food stashes, these squirrels work diligently to survive harsh weather and avoid dangerous predators. Young readers will love learning what's behind the chirps, screeches, and sudden scurryings of these small critters.

Chris Bowman

The wings of ruby-throated hummingbirds are incredible machines, beating nearly 53 times per second and strong enough to fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single trip! Common in North America, these birds are a delight to observe as they zoom and hover in backyards and gardens. Learn more about ruby-throated hummingbirds in this brightly coloured read!

Chris Bowman

Small, fuzzy, and slow, striped skunks make a big stink in the animal world. One single smelly spray can repel even the scariest predator from attacking! These black-and-white mammals are resilient enough to survive snakebites and bold enough to ransack a beehive. Beginning readers will love nosing their way through this book about North American striped skunks!

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Did you know that most Canada geese mate for life? Together, males and females tenderly raise their young. Goslings are fed and protected until they are ready to fly with the flock. Flocks travel long distances together, sometimes migrating 2,400 kilometers in a single day! Soar into flight with Canada geese in this educational title for young, animal-loving readers. á

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Prairie dogs are rodents not to be underestimated! They dig impressive underground tunnels and deploy an even more complex social structure. Together they evade predators, raise young, and safely forage during daylight hours throughout dry regions in North America. Though cute and furry, these critters manage day-to-day life like true professionals. Burrow into the pages of this low-level book to learn more about the lives of prairie dogs!

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Clouds, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of clouds.

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Fog, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of fog.

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Lightning, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the causes and characteristics of lightning.

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Rain, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of rain.

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Snow, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of snow.

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

In Wind, vibrant, colour photos and carefully levelled text introduce young readers to the causes and characteristics of wind.

Michelle Lee

Chinese New Year is an important holiday, one that continues to fascinate people around the world. It is, in fact, a big party, the biggest in the world, and it is all about new things: new luck, new gifts, new times spent with friends and family, and a new you. Open this book and read on to learn new things, such as the holiday's history, its culture, and the reason it is celebrated.

Michelle Lee

Imagine a gathering of thousands of people bedecked in masks and sparkling clothes. Some people are dressed up like kings and queens, and some look like funny clowns. Parades pass along the street every hour, and gifts are tossed to the crowds. Doesn't this sound like a scene straight from a fairy tale? However, this party is no fable. This is Mardi Gras, and it's all about having fun. With its tradition of costumes and gift-giving, it is like Halloween and Christmas rolled into one. Readers will learn the party's rich history of parades, gigantic floats, masquerade balls, and the reason why it is also called "Fat Tuesday.

Michelle Lee

A crowd of people gather around a blazing bonfire. They sing and dance to welcome the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The next day, people gather in public spaces and spray each other with water guns and balloons. The water is mixed with coloured powder, splashing everyone and creating a sea of colours. This is Holi. It has many names, including the Festival of Colours and the Festival of Love. It is a party that brings everyone together, whether they are friends or strangers, rich or poor. Read more to learn Holi's history and culture.

Michelle Lee

Among much singing and dancing, runners appear in traditional clothing. They are about to do something dangerous yet thrilling: They are going to run with the bulls. The Running of the Bulls is a longstanding Spanish tradition. In this famous event, also known as the San Fermin Festival, rockets are fired, and runners are called out to run in the same direction as the freed bulls. They must run fast and try not to get hurt by the bulls. Crowds of people cheer as they watch the runners head for the finish line. Readers will learn more about this tough and dangerous sport, including its history and the culture that created it.

Helen Lepp Friesen

Joy Gregory

Megan Kopp

Sheelagh Matthews

Christina Leaf

Action, humour, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson's journey in a world based on Greek mythology. Learn more about Riordan and his inspiring characters in thisbook for young and adventurous readers!

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of anger. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of excitement. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of friendliness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of joy. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of sadness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of fear. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of shyness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Orr, Tamra B.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of surprise. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

Buffy Silverman

Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans.

Buffy Silverman

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!

Buffy Silverman

Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers will love this in-depth yet accessible look at big rigs. Learn how they work, the special equipment they need, and the cool features and uses they have. From their tires to their roaring engines and loud horns, this book contains all the details that will excite big-rig fans!

Buffy Silverman

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of tanks will love this exciting, accessible look at tanks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and what makes them the toughest all-terrain vehicles on the planet. From the armour to the turret to the churning treads, this book covers the details that will draw in young readers.

Buffy Silverman

Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they take the corners at blinding speeds. Explaining everything from the tires to the steering wheel and the roaring engine, this book will thrill Formula One fans!

Buffy Silverman

Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use to fight fires? This exciting look at fire trucks reveals how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes to keep people and property safe. From the engine to the hoses and ladders, this book contains all the details that kids want to know about fire trucks!

Jane Yolen

This collection of fourteen poems by Jane Yolen focuses on alligators and is illustrated with stunning, large-scale photographs. Brief nonfiction information accompanies the poems.

Etienne Delessert

A lonely bear who lives in a magical tree provides shelter for countless animals in his fuzzy, furry hat as they all withstand a deluge and become forever friends.

Bestor, Sheri M.

Walking sticks are among the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colourful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick's life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists.

Bridget Heos

A child washing the dishes wonders where the water goes, and the story follows water drops as they travel to through the city sewer system, treatment plant, and back again.

Bridget Heos

A child watching a garbage truck pick up the trash wonders where it goes, and the story follows two garbage bags as they travel to a transfer station and then to a landfill.

Bridget Heos

A child tosses a plastic bottle in a recycling bin and the story follows that plastic bottle to through the process of recycling until it becomes a new bottle again.

Bridget Heos

A child tosses old homework paper into a recycling bin and the story follows that paper through the process of recycling until it becomes usable paper again.

Lisa Owings

How do honeybees grow? Follow each step in the life cycleùfrom tiny eggs in the hive to busy bees making honeyùin this interesting book! Start to Finish titles help readers examine how things are made and teach students sequential thinking skills and vocabulary.

Lisa Owings

Not all garbage needs to be thrown away! Readers will learn sequencing words and the steps necessary to successfully make compost. This book teaches how food and lawn waste can create nutrient-rich soil to be used in the garden, from raw materials to the process of decomposition. This dual-level textùsuitable for both beginning and proficient readersùsparks curiosity about science and conservation while the vivid, full-colour photos draw readers in.

Mari Schuh

How does a tiny seed grow into a sweet, juicy strawberry? Follow each step in the cycleùfrom planting seeds to eating yummy strawberriesùin this fascinating book! Start to Finish titles help readers examine how things are made and teach sequential thinking skills and vocabulary.

Mari Schuh

How does a bare patch of soil become a big, beautiful garden? Follow each step in the gardening processùfrom planting to watering to weedingùin this interesting book! Start to Finish titles help readers examine how things are made and teach sequential thinking skills and vocabulary.

Catherine Chambers

Teeter on the edge of outer space with the Stickmen. Then fly down, down, down to atmospheric layers that wrap around Earth. Follow the Stickmen to view the galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope and stop by the International Space Station. The Stickmen will take you on a tour of satellites in orbit, aircraft riding jet streams, and storms in the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. With phenomenal facts, cool diagrams, and photos from space, this will be a dizzy, action-packed ride!

Catherine Chambers

Slide down through the layers of planet Earth, from mountaintops to molten core. Follow the Stickmen to trek down a glacier, descend into a canyon, and burrow down to the base of a volcano. On the way you'll see bears and snow leopards, geysers and giant machines, and tectonic plates grinding into each other. But don't be afraidùyou're with the Stickmen, who'll show you just what makes Earth so amazing!

Catherine Chambers

Splash with the Stickmen at the sea's surface, and then dive down through the darkening zones and into the abyss. But don't stop there! Follow the Stickmen to snorkel around coral gardens, find creatures that make their own light. The Stickmen have plenty of oxygen (and wild facts) to keep you alert as you float past coral gardens, pods of humpback whales, robotic submarines, and the weirdest creatures of the deep.

Catherine Chambers

Perch on top of a skyscraper with the Stickmen, then descend to street level and travel below to see all the layers of a city. But beware, some layers are smellier than others! Follow the Stickmen to land on a helipad, ride in a double-decker underground subway, and view a giant lump of fat in a sewer. The Stickmen unveil the hidden systems that keep a city lit up, networked, and clean, and reveal fascinating facts and statistics along the way.

Rob Ives

What can you do with spare parts or forgotten items from your garage? Build your own miniature siege engine! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this medieval machine using simple materials found around the house, this book introduces basic engineering and physics concepts to readers.

Rob Ives

What can you do with paper clips and other tiny items that fall under your bed or get lost in a drawer? Send them flying with your own miniature launcher! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this medieval machine using simple materials found around the house, this book introduces basic engineering and physics concepts to readers.

Rob Ives

Did you know that you can use a rubber band to make a miniature catapult? This book gives step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this medieval machine using simple materials found around the house. It also introduces basic engineering and physics concepts to readers.

Rob Ives

What's a fun way to re-use ordinary items found around your house or school? Make your own miniature medieval battlefield! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this piece of medieval history using simple materials found around the house, this book introduces basic engineering and physics skills to readers.

Scott Steedman

Take a birds-eye tour of ancient Egypt. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Egyptians lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Egyptian town.

John Malam

Take a birds-eye tour of ancient Greece. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Greeks lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Greek town.

Fiona Macdonald

Take a birds-eye tour of the ancient Incan empire. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Incans lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Incan town.

Hazel Mary Martell

Take a birds-eye tour of ancient Rome. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Romans lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Roman town.

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people. But how do you use political maps? And what map features help you answer geographical questions? Read on to become a map genius!

Tracy Nelson Maurer

Introduce readers to topographic maps. Questions within photo captions and an interactive activity test readers' knowledge, and readers will also find explanations of what topographic maps are used for, what features these maps have, and how they can use the maps to find what they are looking for. Informative sidebars and an intriguing Fun Facts piece round out the title.

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use physical maps? And what do the different colours and symbols on these maps mean? Read on to learn all about physical maps!

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Introduce readers to climate maps through an inquiryûbased approach. Encourage critical thinking through questions posed in photo captions and with an activity in the final chapter that has readers put their newfound knowledge to work! Readers will also find within this book an explanation of exactly what climate maps are used for, what features they will find on a climate map, and how they themselves can use climate maps to find information. Informative sidebars and fun facts round out the selection.

Tracy Nelson Maurer

Economic and resource maps show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place earn money. They can also include data about industries. But how do you use these maps? And what goes into the process of creating them? Read on to become a map whiz!

Tracy Nelson Maurer

Offer students an inquiryûbased take on the study of road maps and GPS. Spark critical thinking through questions posed in photo captions and give readers the chance to apply their knowledge through a handsûon activity at the end of the book. Young readers will also find a clear definition of what road maps are and an explanation of the history of GPS, they'll learn what features to look for on road maps and electronic maps, and they'll discover how they can use road maps and GPS in their own lives. Fascinating sidebars and fun facts round out this comprehensive offering.

Annabelle Lynch

Baby animals grow up just like we do. Follow a kitten as it learns to walk and run. Through beautiful photography and engaging, accessible text, this adorable book introduces the basic life cycle of cats.

Annabelle Lynch

Baby animals grow up just like we do. Follow a puppy as it learns to walk and run. Through beautiful photography and engaging, accessible text, this adorable book introduces the basic life cycle of dogs.

Annabelle Lynch

Baby animals grow up just like we do. Follow a foal as it learns to walk and run. Through beautiful photography and engaging, accessible text, this adorable book introduces the basic life cycle of horses.

Annabelle Lynch

Baby animals grow up just like we do. Follow an owlet as it learns to fly. Through beautiful photography and engaging, accessible text, this adorable book introduces the basic life cycle of owls.

Grace Maccarone

Once upon a time, there was 1 mother pig. She had 2 apples, but 3 sonsà When the family runs out of food, it's time for the three little pigs to seek their fortunes! Follow along as the three little pigs count their way to their new homesùbut what will happen when the big, bad wolf knocks on their doors? This delightful retelling of the Three Little Pigs will have everyone counting their way to a happy ending, from 1 mother pig to 100 bricks and everything in between!

Stephanie J. Blake

She's my best friend, but I won't lie, Penelope smells like something died. Her hair is matted. She's missing an eye. Can you sort of see her brains? Penelope is a little different. She might also be a littleàundead. After biting some teachers, Penelope gets sent home from school. And that's when things go from bad to worse! What would you do if your best friend turned out to be a ZOMBIE?

Ellis Paul

Every Christmas since 1960, the Johnsons have filled their yard with nifty blinking reindeer, Santas, dwarves, and starsà It began with just a couple of reindeer and lights on a tree. Then came inflatable snowmen and sleighs. Then camels, candy canes, and barking penguins! Soon the whole block is bedazzled with neon igloos, electric wise men, and dancing elves. But the most wonderful holiday display is the one nobody ever noticed, until one fateful nightà Based on the song by award-winning singer and songwriter Ellis Paul, The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas is a funny, sweet, modern fable about seeing beyond the sparkles and finding the true joy of the season.

Catherine Stier

Nurse Penny is the coolest school nurse around, and she can handle anything, from bee stings to stomach aches. But then one morning the kids notice she isn’t wearing her usual smile. Why? When she holds a surprise school assembly to talk about head lice, she explains everything there is to know about those creepy-crawly critters--what they look like, how to avoid them, and how to get rid of them. But can Nurse Penny handle telling the whole school her secret?

Lovenia Gorman

A is for Algonquin Park: An Ontario Alphabet introduces young readers to all the beauty of this spectacular province. Written with the charm and knowledge of a life long resident, A is for Algonquin Park teaches youngsters of all ages about Ontario's inhabitants, history, flora and fauna, movers and shakers. A is for Algonquin Park answers a variety of questions about one of Canada's most picturesque provinces. Is the longest street in the world really in Ontario? And the world's longest skating rink? What is the Group of Seven?

Susan Tooke

B is for Bluenose: A Nova Scotia Alphabet. Readers young and old can travel the Cabot Trail along Cape Breton Island's coastline, stop and listen to the sound of bagpipes floating on the breeze, or sample the delights of the quaint Queens County Fair. From the lovely A of Annapolis Valley to the Z of Sable Gully's varied zoology, everyone will enjoy this alphabetical journey that showcases the riches of Nova Scotia.

Dawn Welykochy

C is for Chinook: An Alberta Alphabet. Readers young and old can trek the Rocky Mountains, canoe across beautiful Lake Louise, and still have energy to visit capital city Edmonton for an Oilers game. From Big Horn Sheep to renowned doctor, Mary Percy Jackson, author Dawn Welykochy recounts the facts, faces, and features that make Alberta unique.

Marilyn Lohnes

F is for Fiddlehead: A New Brunswick Alphabet. Points of pride include the world's longest covered bridge (located in Hartland), Kouchibouguac National Park, and the weeklong Chocolate Festival of St. Stephen's Ganong Bros.' chocolate factory. A tastier G could never be found where candies and chocolate are sold by the pound. All sort of treats you are certain to see if you, by chance, visit Ganong factory.

Larry Verstraete

Visit the province of Manitoba in G is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet and learn about these and other wonders, along with fascinating history and important facts. Readers can traverse northern Manitoba on the amazing Ice Roads, a 2,200-km network of temporary roads; attend a dogsled race at the Festival de Voyageur in St. Boniface; or take a trip back in time at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden.

Hugh MacDonald

Combining poetry with informational text, PEI Poet Laureate Hugh MacDonald pays homage to the province's natural splendors and proud history. Readers young and old can visit the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of Green Gables fame, stroll the streets of historic Charlottetown, or paddle a kayak down the island's nearly 100 named rivers.

Linda Aksomitis

L is for Land of Living Skies: A Saskatchewan Alphabet. Readers young and old can visit the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, study the rare flora and fauna of the Cypress Hills Forest Reserve, enjoy the music at the John Arcand Fiddle Fest, or sample the delights of the Qu'Appelle Valley. From the healing waters of Little Manitou Lake to the otherworldly spectacle of the Northern Lights, everyone will enjoy this alphabetical journey that showcases the riches of Saskatchewan.

Mike Ulmer

Taking its name from the one-dollar and two-dollar coins in Canadian currency, Loonies and Toonies provides a well-rounded view of the country's past and present. This virtual tour briefs children on the metric system, as well as on Canada's ceremonial link to the British monarchy. En route, they'll be inspired by stories of Terry Fox's courageous run for cancer research and the undefeated record of the Bluenose sailing schooner. Before the trip ends, they'll also discover why it's not a good idea to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel!

Janet Skirving

P is for Puffin takes children on an alphabetical tour of this fascinating land, where they can see 60-foot icebergs and 22 varieties of whales, make music on an accordion or an "ugly stick," taste such delicacies as seal flipper pie and moose stew and hear of a history that's rich with Viking explorers, shipwrecks, and pirates' treasures.

G. Gregory Roberts

Children will be awed to learn of legendary creatures reportedly sighted in British Columbia, such as the serpent-like lake demon called Ogopogo and the big-footed beast known as Sasquatch. They will also learn of Canada's Iceman, an ancient hunter whose body and clothing were nearly perfectly preserved in a glacier for more than 550 years.

Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak

In T is for Territories: A Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Alphabet, acclaimed storyteller Michael Kusugak gives an A-Z tour of Canada's three territories, the northern region of the country that is a giant in size, history, and culture. Young readers can kick up their heels at the Arctic Winter Games with sports such as the one-foot high-kick, listen to world-renowned storytellers at Whitehorse's International Storytelling Festival, or experience Wood Buffalo National Park where sometimes visitors have to stop and wait for wildlife to get out of the way.

Tammy Gagne

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about battling drug-resistant bacteria. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Angie Smibert

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about creating more adaptable and intelligent robots. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Meg Marquardt

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about finding a cure for cancer. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Todd Kortemeier

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about discovering how human life developed. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Todd Kortemeier

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about exploring the deepest points of the ocean. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Todd Kortemeier

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about finding an energy solution. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Todd Kortemeier

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about working to save endangered plants and animals. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Todd Kortemeier

Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about searching for extraterrestrial life. Concise and understandable information is paired with colourful spreads full of photographs and side bars.

Sara Green

Nearly fifty years ago, Reyn Guyer created the original Nerf ball. The lightweight toy appealed to many because it couldn't cause any damage! Since then, Nerf has blasted its way to becoming one of Hasbro's top brands. Learn more about the evolutionof Nerf in this fun book for active minds.

Sara Green

From the arcade to the home, Nintendo brings adventure and innovation to the gaming world. The plumber with overalls and a red hat is one of the brand's most well-known characters. Eager readers can uncover the origins of Mario and all his friends in this title about Nintendo.

Sara Green

Minecraft players have free reign of the spaces they build in, but they better stay alert during the night! Designed by Markus Persson, Minecraft has sold over 20 million computer games since 2009! Minecraft is the epitome of imagination and creativity. In this title for exploring minds, learn more about the making of Minecraft and how this game became a hit sensation.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Haunted House guides students as they conceive and set up their own haunted house for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Magic Show guides students as they conceive and set up their own magic show for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Basketball Tournament guides students as they plan and execute their own basketball tournament for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Babysitters Club guides students as they set up and operate their own babysitters club for their community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Dog-Walking Business guides students as they set up and operate their own dog-walking business for their community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Band guides students as they organize their own band for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along.

Rachel Elliot

Marguerite is sparkling and beautiful as she dances around her fountain, but Benjamin is too shy to dance with her. Only when the villainous Randolph gets in the way does Benjamin realize how brave he really can be. Rachel Elliot's sumptuous words and Petra Brown's award-nominated illustrations combine to make this a beautiful book to treasure for years to come.

Michael Rack

3...2...1... KAA-BOOM! Edward blasts into space on a magical tour of the Milky Way with meteor showers, asteroids, aliens, and even a message for Mom from Mercury. This brightly illustrated adventure is one you definitely won't forget!

Rachel Elliot

It's cold outside, and snow is falling. Inside the fire is warm. The child, the velvet cat, the blue elephant, and the rocking horse are warm and sleepy. "Let's go adventuring," says the child. And the magic begins!

Nick Ward

The Naughtiest Ever Fairy has gone too far this time, and all the villagers get together to demand some changes. But what mayhem could possibly lie ahead when one little fairy decides to be nice? Well, she is the Naughtiest Ever Fairy...

Lance Jepson

Dr. Anne McBride

Claire Horton-Bussey

Julia Barnes

Xina M. Uhl

Daniel E. Harmon

David Petechuk

Elisabeth Herschbach

Tish Davidson

Laura Helweg

Holly Anderson

Maddie Spalding

Anitra Budd

Janet Slingerland

Christine Zuchora-Walske

Molly Jones

Racquel Foran

Andrea Wang

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas create many types of pollution. But did you know that scientists have found ways to limit the pollution's effects? Or that even small changes can greatly reduce the pollution you create? Find out more about how we can reduce fossil fuel pollution.

L. E. Carmichael

Everyone needs to eat, yet farming is a major cause of pollution around the world. But did you know that certain types of farming create less pollution than others? Or that some types of waste can be made into energy? Investigate what we can do to reduce agricultural pollution.

L. J. Amstutz

Vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and ships create much of the pollution in our environment. But did you know that engineers have developed cars that don't produce any pollution at all? Or that good city planning greatly reduces the amount of pollution being produced? See what you can do to reduce transportation pollution.

Samantha S. Bell

Pollution from nuclear power plants can have extremely harmful effects on people, animals, and the environment. But did you know that scientists have made nuclear power much safer? Or that governments have rules to ensure that waste materials are handled correctly? Explore the story behind nuclear pollution.

Mary K. Pratt

People throw away millions of tons of waste at home every year. But did you know that much of this household waste can be recycled? Or that there are ways to turn this waste into energy? Learn how you can be part of the solution.

Douglas Hustad

Factories create large amounts of pollution when making their products. But did you know that new technology helps factories significantly reduce the amount of that pollution? Or that governments have rules about how much pollution factories can put into the environment? Get the inside story on manufacturing pollution.

Lisa Bullard

Join Malik's search for his neighbor's lost dog! He's helping to find Buddy by looking everywhere in his neighborhoodùfrom the park to the coffee shop. Along the way, see the people and places that make up a neighborhood. How is Malik's neighborhooddifferent from or similar to the place where you live? Oh, and look carefullyùBuddy might be hiding in plain sight!

Lisa Bullard

Rachel has been chosen to ride a bike in Riverdale's parade! There's only one problemùshe doesn't know how. But she's going to try! She and her dad go all over town to prepare for the big day. She goes to the mall to get a bike and helmet, and to a police station for a bike safety class. An engaging story introduces the people and places that make up a town.

Lisa Bullard

Will's class is researching countries, and each student gets a pen pal from another country. Will's pen pal writes from Morocco about what makes his country special. With the help of his mom, Will writes back and learns more about the United States,all while making a new friend.

Lisa Bullard

A young narrator learns about continents! This book explores what a continent is, looks at differences in geographical features and climates, and provides examples of different cultures.

Jacobs, Evan

Jeff knew his dad wouldn't live forever. But he had already lost his mom. It would be too unfair. The 9-1-1 call was shocking. The hospital, impersonal. When his dad improved, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility. There, a transgender nurse took over his care. Jeff was appalled. But slowly, his admiration for her grew.

High, Linda Oatman

Macy is dead. Selfies while driving never end well. She knows it now #suckstobeme. And she has unfinished business. Her friend Ryan is planning to shoot up the school. But the afterlife is so... unexpected. She gets distracted. Who knew she would find love?

M.G. Higgins

“Stay out of my life. Or I’ll tell.” That was over three years ago. The last time I talked to Amy McNair. One of the prettiest girls in school. She’s horse crazy. And an amazing barrel racer. But I’m going to win at the annual rodeo. Beat her. It’s all I’ve got. Even my boyfriend’s parents don’t accept me. Mainly because of my brothers. They aren’t exactly upstanding citizens. People think I’m the same as them. If only they knew.

M.G. Higgins

Freeman, Shannon

Three girls could not be more different. Kaelynn lived with her grandmother, an old lady with a mean streak. Yessenia left an abusive stepfather to live with her boyfriend's mother. Lyric was from a good family. Pretty and popular in school. How did she end up pregnant and at Pathways? They met at the county program. It was more comfortable than attending the town's one high school, isolated and with growing bellies. They could still take regular classes. And hopefully graduate on time. Each girl soon relies on their growing friendship, which will see them through the drama.

Higgins, M.G.

Logan's grandparents own a store in the middle of nowhere. He's devoted to them, even to the point of giving up his own dreams. Until one hitchhiker changes it all. Brooke. She's young. Too young to be alone. As Logan watches, she shoplifts. After chasing her down, he realizes hitchhiking is the least of Brooke's issues. Not knowing why, Logan is drawn to her. He insists on driving the young teen to her grandmother's in Oklahoma. What begins as a road trip ends with life-altering realizations. About family. Obligations. Forgiveness.

Shelton, Donna

After the rape, sixteen-year-old Peyton feels dirty. Lost. She could have fought harder. Screamed. Been more aggressive. Gotten him to stop. She knows Brad will get away with it. He's gotten away with it before. The football team protects him. The school does too. It seems like everyone in town is on his side. Girls start to call her a skank. But Peyton is determined to get justice. Only she doesn't know how. The dominoes begin to fall when the truth comes out. First to her best friend. Then to a pastor. Who leads her to a soft-spoken police detective.

Bouchard, Luc & David Wright

Matt, a white quarterback from Montreal, Quebec, flies to France (without his parents' permission) to play football and escape family pressure. Freeman, a black football player from San Antonio, Texas, is in Paris on a school trip when he hears about a team playing American football in a rough, low-income suburb called Villeneuve-La-Grande. Matt and Free join the Diables Rouges and make friends with the other players, who come from many different ethnic groups. Racial tension erupts into riots in Villeneuve when some of their Muslim teammates get in trouble with the police, and Matt and Free have to decide whether to get involved and face the very real risk of arrest and violence.

Hrdlitschka, Shelley

While struggling with the death of her beloved adoptive mother, sixteen-year-old Brenna reconnects with members of her biological family, hoping to discover why her biological mother broke off contact many years earlier. At the same time, she is falling in love with Ryan, who provides support while she grieves but has to leave her when she needs him most. Despite powerful feelings of abandonment, Brenna realizes that getting strong physically and focusing on the needs of others might just help her move beyond her crippling grief, find peace and plan a future for herself.

Lex Thomas

Readers ofThe Maze Runner andDivergent will devour this dark survival series that'sLord of the Flies in a 21st-century high school setting. David and Will are alive...but on the outside of McKinley High. Lucy is the last of the trinity left inside, where Hilary will exact a deadly revenge before taking over McKinley and bringing one final reign of terror to the school before the doors open for good. But the outside world is just as dangerous for carriers of the virus.

Gray, PJ, Gardner, Jane

Build students’ personal finance skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of managing money are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: budgeting, opening a bank account, credit, coupons, and saving.

Gray, PJ, Gardner, Jane

Build students’ personal finance skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of managing money are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: budgeting, opening a bank account, credit, coupons, and saving.

Gray, PJ, Gardner, Jane

Build students’ personal finance skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of managing money are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: budgeting, opening a bank account, credit, coupons, and saving.

Gray, PJ; Gardner, Jane

Gray, PJ; Gwynne, Carrie

Gray, PJ; Gwynne, Carrie

Gray, PJ; Gwynne, Carrie

Gray, PJ; Simms, Rosie

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Robert Rodi/Laura Ross

Peterson, Lois

Leni has lived in so many different places in the last few years that she's not surprised when her mom wakes her in the middle of the night and tells her to pack up her things. The reason for this move? Her mom tells her they have won the lottery, and they have to go underground. Leni is still not surprised when they end up in a filthy motel. But when Leni makes a new friend and tries to explain their lifestyle, she begins to understand just how messed-up her life has become.

Tullson, Diane

Fourteen-year-old Taz knows one thing for sure: she's a perfect disaster in the kitchen. Every time she tries to cook, chaos ensues. After fires, toxins and more than one minor injury, Taz will be happy if she makes it through her food-science classin one piece. But when the class enters a competitive race for a coveted program and Taz is put in a group that expects to win, the pressure is on. As the competition heats up, Taz is desperate to hold her own and not let her team down.

Watson, Cristy

Randi wants to be an actress and is excited about practicing her craft in drama class. So she is devastated to learn the program has been cut. When her friends put together a successful proposal to have drama class taught as an extracurricular activity, Randi is thrilled. Until the reality sinks in. Extracurriculars are scheduled after school, and after school Randi is expected to take care of her special-needs brother. Can Randi find a way to make it all work out?

Wishinsky, Frieda

Charlotte Summers is sure that summer camp is going to be a disaster. And she's right. But it's not as disastrous for her as it is for her counsellor, Marla. Marla has no control over the girls in her charge. The control is held by the cabin's mean girl. Charlotte realizes that she could tip the balance of power and unseat the bully, but does she have the courage to go for it?

Polak, Monique

Eric and his buddies have left behind their all boys schoolto attend high school with girls. Eager to find his place in this exciting new world, Eric joins the student life committee, unaware that he is expected to enforce the school's strict dress code. The dress code is particularly harsh on the girls he is keen to get to know. Eric finds this awkward, but it's nothing compared to the position he finds himself in when the whole school revolts.

Wilson, John

Sam and Annabel are pleased when they are selected to take a cruise to the Arctic. And they are thrilled when they learn that the cruise will take them past a site connected to the most famous mystery in Arctic history: the Franklin Expedition. But things on the cruise are not what they seem. When Sam and Annabel make a startling discovery on a small island close to where archaeologists are diving on the wreck of the, one of the Franklin's ships, they are confronted by an old enemy. Isolated and outnumbered, how can they possibly save the priceless artifact that may hold the answer to the Franklin mystery?

Withers, Pam

Thirteen-year-old Chris and his family are setting up a bungee jump in his backyard. It's a real large-scale bungee jump off a bridge that connects his backyard to a small island owned by his family. Not only is it going to be the coolest attractionaround, but it also provides Chris with an opportunity to watch a real engineer in action. Chris would be excited about it if things didn't keep going wrong. The rumours of hauntings on the island, once the site of a hospital for children with leprosy, are getting out of control. And there are mysterious mishaps on the bridge. Chris worries that all of these problems will keep customers away. And if the bungee jump isn't a success, his family will lose everything.

John Perritano

Michael Burgan

Michael Centore

John Perritano

John Perritano