Nibi is water and water is life.

A first conversation about the importance of Nibi, which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector’s perspective, the book is in dual language—English and Anishinaabemowin.

Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and...

The story of the determined Ojibwe Nokomis (grandmother) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect water for future generations and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men and youth, have walked the perimeter of the Great Lakes and along the banks of numerous rivers...

Paula will soon have a little brother. Martina wonders why she only has a mom, and John remembers when he was adopted....
 
Families are like people: No two are alike! Some kids live with their mom and dad, some kids live with two moms or two dads or just one parent. Lots of kids are adopted. Some kids know their birth parents, some do not.  

All Ways Family...

Create a calm bedtime ritual with this debut book in the Before Bedtime series, Stars Before Bedtime – a soothing journey through the glittering constellations of the night sky woven with tried-and-true sleep exercises from the best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Jessamy Hibberd.

In this fast-paced world, relaxing and preparing for sleep can...

Why is everyone in the world so different? It’s all because of God’s big plan.

Adapted from the picture book version of God’s Big Plan, this board book is the perfect introduction to the wonderful diversity of the world God created.

The antidote to the flood of religious and magical storybooks for young children.

This is a colourful picture book featuring over a hundred strange creatures. As children watch Worm slowly evolve into a fish, a dinosaur and, eventually, themselves through a delightful series of images, they begin to discover the greatest story in history: the story of...

The perfect primer of essential STEAM words for your little genius from the #1 Science author, Chris Ferrie!

Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics.

From physics to biology, from astronomy to geography, from medicine to thermodynamics and beyond, this is the bright and simple introduction...

What is justice? What is freedom? What is bias? ... And who gets to have big ideas? 

Studies show that children ask caregivers 300 questions a day during meals, trips to the market, and before bedtime. This book teaches children to think critically and discuss ideas in a world that needs bright young thinkers. Jamia Wilson expertly explores the difficult...

This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.

Jennifer Keelans was determined to make a change—even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the...

This vividly illustrated book, aimed at children aged 6 and older, shines a light on the animal kingdom like never before. Perfect for young animal lovers, The Surprising Lives of Animals is a captivating reading experience that will amaze children and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Did you know that some animals giggle and play just...

Solar energy is any energy from the Sun’s rays. Solar panels can absorb these rays to generate electricity or focus heat. Solar panels can power cell phones, cars, and even cities. As solar panels become cheaper and more efficient, solar power will play a part in powering the world. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Reusable rockets are rockets that can be launched, recovered, and launched again. Reusable rockets are already in use, and they have been used to supply the International Space Station. Reusing rockets will help bring costs down and open access to space for many more people. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Online searches help people find information on the internet. Search engines can help find anything from the weather forecast to an episode of a favorite TV show. With more and more devices performing searches, people can find the information they need anywhere. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Cryptocurrency is a new digital form of money. It can be transferred, it doesn’t involve banks, and it can be used to purchase items on the internet and in some stores. As cryptocurrency gets more popular and widespread, it will impact people’s lives in new and important ways. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

From highlighting social injustice to building infrastructure to feeding the hungry, there are men doing ground-breaking work for good all over the world.

Stand-Up Guys features inspiring stories of Christian men who have made an impact on their communities. Being a man can mean many things, and boys should know they can follow any path they want and still...

Fly, Fly Again is a clever and charming story about Jenny, a child who dreams of flying. After years of tinkering in makeshift laboratories and studying the mechanics of flight with her pet Hawk, Jenny builds a plane—only to crash into the yard of her skateboarding neighbor, Jude, and his pet cheetah. Working with Jude, Jenny successfully learns how to...

God’s “new” commandment to love one another is beautifully displayed in Who Is My Neighbor? Through realistic, emotive illustrations and text taken from the New International Version of Luke 10:25–37, this book depicts the compassion and love in the story Jesus told of the Good Samaritan. An application page at the end of the book equips parents and...

Naan, sourdough, rye, pita . . . bread takes different flavors and forms all around the world. Experiment with yeast to learn why it makes breads rise, see how to knead bread, and follow a simple recipe to make your own loaf.

Water, air, sunlight, plants . . . we need these elements to live in this world. But does the world need us? And what would happen to the world if humans were gone? This is the premise of a thought-provoking picture book from John Coy. His insightful text explores how nature would reclaim the planet, accompanied by Natalie Capannelli's gorgeous watercolor...

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—light is everywhere in our world! Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light.

A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton.
Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. On April 19, 1995, something terrible happened in Oklahoma City: a bomb exploded, and people were hurt and killed. But that was...

"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.'"

Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring...

How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an...

What if the impossible were actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if our imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations?

Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting...

Learn about music and emotion in this beautifully produced anthology

Do you remember the first time you discovered an artist you really loved? Have you listened to them over and over again at different points throughout your life?

This book harnesses that feeling, by collecting together 80 of music's finest artists to guide young people through the...

This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids—from earning and saving money to spending and donating it—and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about money and finances connect to character development and social-emotional well-being. Readers...

First Achievements by Women, Told in Their Own Words

Inspirational women tell their stories in their own words in this young people’s edition of FIRSTS: Women Who Are Changing the World, the groundbreaking book of pioneers based on the multi-platform documentary project from TIME Magazine. She Changed the World is essential reading for girls who crave...

Grab your carry along book and learn road safety rules with the Robocar Poli rescue team.

What is the best way to cross the street? What are the rules for riding a bike or a car? Poli, Amber, Roy, Helly and Jin will teach you all this and much more.

A fun book that teaches children the right moves to be safe aroud traffic!

The book is based on the...

Join Peg Patrick as he travels around Ireland in the footsteps of Saint Patrick. In this unique and meticulously researched book, children will be introduced to the true story of St. Patrick and the ancient sites where he lived and preached. A geotagged pilgrimage guide and instructions for making your own 'Peg Patrick' round out this innovative book that...

What's your favorite sport?

In My Favorite Sport: Tennis students will learn all about the great game of tennis. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the field, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.

Sample Text:
Keep your eye on the ball! Hit the ball over the net!...

What is your favorite machine?

In My Favorite Machine: Concrete Mixers, young readers will learn all about concrete mixers. This book introduces kids to the different concrete mixers and the process used for making and transporting concrete.

Sample Text:
Cement mixed with sand or gravel and water makes concrete.
These things are put into a drum that...

What is your favorite pet?

My favorite pets are mice. Would you like to learn about them? In My Favorite Pet: Mice, students will learn about having mice as pets. Each My Favorite Pet book includes information on where pets live, how they play, and what they eat.

Sample Text:
Mice are very active and curious animals.
They can cause trouble if they...

An inspiring biographical collection celebrating the adventurousness and ingenuity of girls and women around the world.

Now more than ever, the world is recognizing how strong women and girls are. How strong? In the early 1920s, Inuit expeditioner Ada Blackjack survived for two years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean before she was...

Now that Professor Whale has retired, he writes many letters to "You, Whoever You Are, Who Lives on the Other Side of the Horizon". Seal and Pelican are busy delivering the letters and Penguin is now teaching. Although he is happy his friends are doing so well, Whale wants a special friend;, who might call him by a friendly sort of name. Like Whaley, maybe...

Dual-language edition in Nishnaabemwin (Ojibwe) Nbisiing dialect and English. When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school, she is confused, frightened and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns in charge at the school, who tell her...

Start speaking Spanish today—the visual way

Picture yourself conversing casually in Spanish. Learn Spanish with Pictures makes it possible! Supported by fun illustrations, these quick lessons teach you Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The pictorial aids are a helpful tool for all types of learning styles—perfect for kids as well as adults.

Going beyond a...

A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent’s love for their child and a child’s love for their parents. With bright colors and joyful families, this...

There’s one special person you get to spend your whole life with: YOU! Which means there’s no one you should take better care of! When you cheer yourself on and cheer yourself up, you make the world a happier place. Life is amazing when you share it with the people you love: family, friends, and always with YOU!

Fantastic You shows readers how to develop and...