Krill
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines the biology, aquatic habitats and environmental threats facing krill throughout the world's oceans.
Why Earth Needs Engineers
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the ways engineers have provided solutions for a healthier planet in the past and present and what future engineering innovations could look like.
Bat Planet
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores bats and their biology, habitat, relationship with humans and threats to their survival.
The Dream of an Education
Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book introduces young readers to Phymean Noun and her mission to give Cambodian children living in poverty access to education.
One Ocean
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways young people can protect the ocean and the over 250,000 species that call it home.
Why Communities Need Engineers
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.
Beyond Earth
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book discusses space exploration and how it affects life on Earth.
Why Trust a Scientist?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how and why trust in science benefits all of society.
Building Homes for All
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to innovative building techniques that will make homes sustainable and accessible to everyone.
Time for School
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the past, present and future of schools around the world and the who, what, where, when and how we learn.
Color in Nature
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals use color for survival.
Gone Forever?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young people to places around the world that could disappear because of the effects of human-caused climate change.
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.
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.
Canine Connection
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book invites young readers to explore the relationship between dogs and humans, and how their bond has evolved throughout history.
Cracking the Code
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book looks at the past, present and future of codes and codebreaking.
Just a Minute
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book is a comprehensive overview of time, and how and why we measure it.
Not Just Dirt!
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores the importance of soil to all life on Earth and how we can conserve it for the future.
What a Waste
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways waste can be transformed to protect the planet and fight the effects of the climate crisis.
Keep Our World Green
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and shares why it’s important to protect them for future generations.
Making a Splash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it.
Microbes to the Rescue
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores how microbes can help address some of the most pressing environmental challenges on Earth.
The True Story of Vanilla
Part of the Orca Biography series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of how Edmond Albius, an enslaved boy, discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla, a technique that is still used all over the world today.
Bison
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to North American bison. It discusses bison history, habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect bison everywhere.
