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Copper Beech K-3 Collection

Animals of the Night

Each book in the Animals of the Night series explores a species of nocturnal animal. Titles in this series examine the animals' habitat, adaptations, diet, and threats using exciting images and informative visual features.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

At the Construction Site (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

All kinds of heavy machines are hard at work on the construction site! This series for emergent readers is a must-have for heavy machine lovers. levelled text and vibrant images allow readers to learn what construction machines are used for and what their main parts do. Special features summarize the main text and reinforce reading comprehension. Photo labels provide visual support for new words. Let's get building with this fun series!­

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Life Cycles on the Farm (Fusion Books)

Cluck, Oink, Moo! The farm is full of life. Follow along as squealing piglets grow into oinking adults and little eggs become egg-laying hens. Cute pictures of baby animals and fun illustrations make learning about growing up on the farm fun!

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Marvels: Vehicles

The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labelled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Paired Reading

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2

Picture Books

The nearsighted, cheerful Bear finds a parade of remarkable animals when he goes walking to find his glasses. Bear can't find his glasses. He must have left them at Giraffe's house. On the way over, Bear sees all kinds of animals he didn't notice last time: an elephant, a crocodile, a flamingo, a deer. And who's this long spotty snake lying on Giraffe's deck chair? The patient Giraffe finds Bear's glassesÑright where glasses always get lost, perched on his head. Then Bear takes Giraffe to meet these wondrous animals that he found on the way.

Lerner Publishing Group (Gecko Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Trade Hardcover
Reading Level
PK

See It Grow! (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

In this fact-filled series, young readers can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! Through simple text and bright photos, readers will study the subject from seed or spore to fully grown product. Special features highlight the subjectÎs life cycle, uses, and what is needed to grow, and a picture glossary helps readers visualize unfamiliar terms. See common plants and fungi grow along with studentsÎ reading ability in this fun series!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1

Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles

Imagine a RAINBOW without colour, or FLAMINGOS, or RED SHOES. What about a ZEBRA? Oh . . . hmmmm. This whimsical, layered exploration though colour celebrates that variety, diversity, and difference creates joy. Christopher Nielsen invites you to imagine a world with colour . . . and without. Cleverly juxtaposing illustrations, he shows how colour makes our world wonderful. Deceptively simple, this is a book that can spark discussion about difference and the richness and depth it adds to life.

Lerner Publishing Group (Walker Books Au © 2024

Binding Type
Trade Hardcover
Reading Level
2

What Would Happen if...

Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This series gives them an answer that's better than Because I said so! This funny illustrated take on health topics such as sleep, personal hygiene, and nutrition doesn't preach or bore. It takes what if to the extreme all in the name of health science.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Copper Beech K-6 Collection A

Animal Battles (Torque)

It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3

Draw Manga Style

Draw Manga Style is a collection of easy-to-follow drawing guides with a variety of step-by-step lessons. Learn to draw characters in all manga styles, including chibi, kawaii, anime, and more. Whether you're just a beginner or looking for tips on how to draw in different styles, this series is a great resource. Each title includes lessons on developing different styles in your characters, as well as food, everyday items, and more. Recreate the step-by-step projects and learn to create your own version and style.

Lerner Publishing Group (Quarry) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
1-3

I Am... (Real Voices)

Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the author's experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.

Beech Street Books © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-6

Big Blue Earth

Where is your place on the big blue Earth? This richly illustrated series illuminates unique geographical perspectives. Starting with close-ups on one animal, the ever-widening views show areas from forest to village, city, country, continent, and ocean, and finally the planet in space.

Amicus (Amicus Ink) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Places of Worship

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Soccer Leagues (Torque)

The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each league's history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles

Millbrook Press © 2024

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
2

The Rock Cycle Road Trip

Get set for the trip of a lifetime in this fun and fact-filled series that reveals our planet's amazing rock cycle! Each book is packed with information that explains the science behind the rock cycle and is full of case studies that take readers on a tour of the best places to see this amazing process in action. The Rock Cycle Road Trip is the ultimate ride through a world that rocks!

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Childr © 2025

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
6

Copper Beech K-6 Collection B

A Beautiful Community

Learning about the world around you is as easy as ABC! Explore the people, ideas, and actions that build A Beautiful Community in these charmingly illustrated alphabet books. Little learners will see how far we've come with fascinating facts about the athletes and activists who have shaped our beautiful communities today while discovering steps we can take to give the world a better and brighter future.

Sequoia Kids Media (Sunbird Books) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
K-3

Amazing Women in Canada (True North)

Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.

Beech Street Books © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Animal Engineers (Blastoff! Readers: Level 3)

Some animals are master engineers! From the smallest honeycomb to the largest dam, this series takes beginning readers through the building process of some of nature's most spectacular structures. levelled text and supporting photos describe how the animals plan and build and explore how their work impacts the surrounding environment. Special features highlight the animal's building materials and the adaptations that work as their building tools.

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Countries of the World (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and levelled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Greatest of All Time

The Greatest of All Time series explores the lives of some of the world's best-known athletes. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles and have achieved great success in their respective sports.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Picture Books

What's more perfect than a day on the sofa while the rain patters on the windows? I'm just settling down with books, cocoa, and my long-haired dachshund, when the doorbell rings. It's Fred the dragon, hoping to use the bathroom. There's nowhere suitable for a fastidious dragon. After rejecting all the usual places, Fred sweeps us off through the storm to a magical world of floating pagoda bathrooms. Every beguiling detail in these illustrations evokes the snuggle of a cozy, rainy day in a funny story that addresses the very necessary question of where dragons go when they need to go.

Lerner Publishing Group (Gecko Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Trade Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples (21st Century Skills Library)

The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores issues, histories, and achievements specific to the Indigenous community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Written by historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee, the series reaches children of all races and encourages them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
5

Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books®)

Launch readers into space with this exciting series. From far-away universes glimpsed by the James Webb Space Telescope to scientists' efforts to redirect asteroids, readers will learn about cutting-edge space technology.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level

Copper Beech K-6 Collection C

Ancient Civilizations: Need to Know (SilverTip Books)

Throughout history, there have been different civilizations that dominated the world they lived in. Explore the growth and development of key ancient civilizations, including important leaders, movements, and their eventual downfall. Carefully leveled text paired with dyslexic friendly font and design make this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series approachable. A final infographic and SilverTips for Success help readers review key concepts to reinforce comprehension and support successful test-taking.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Design Marvels (Top Rank)

From an airport surrounded by the sea to a rover on another planet, Design Marvels explores some of humanity's most amazing creations. Each STEM-focused title profiles six wonders of engineering, including bridges, buildings, and space technology. The content is rounded out with maps, data-driven graphs, and additional fascinating facts. Bright photos and engaging layouts take readers around the world to learn around these marvels of engineering.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Fantastic Magic

Get ready to become a master magician. Uncover the secrets to wowing an audience with terrific tricks, learn about famous magicians throughout history, and so much more. Easy-to-follow activities and engaging bios make magic fantastic. So, put on your cape, find an audience, and get ready to say the magic words. You'll be a master in no time.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey (True North)

Animal adaptations help animals stay alive by protecting them from predators or making it easier to catch prey. Each book in the Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey series profiles the habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviours of one predator and one prey. Readers will explore the hunting adaptions of the predator animal and the defense adaptions of the prey as it fights to survive. Beautiful photos and a variety of infographics will aid learning.

Beech Street Books © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3

Great Sports Rivalries (Stingray)

All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. Learn about epic rivalries between NFL, UEFA, NCAA Big Ten Football, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams over the decades with iconic games. Full-colour photographs and limited text encourage all readers to learn more about these famous sports rivalries.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Mythical Creatures (Fusion Books)

Dive into the world of mysteries surrounding mythical creatures. From fire-breathing dragons to unicorns with healing powers, learn the legendary tales about what these animals look like, how they live, and what magical powers they have. Then, explore the mythical stories to learn the truth behind some of the most magical beings readers love. Engaging illustrations and lively text bring the mythical fun to life.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Unofficial Guides Junior (21st Century Skills Innovation Library)

The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, and Pokemon GO programs for younger readers. This collection, covering topics across the games in a clear and concise way, is perfect for the younger hands-on techie.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Copper Beech K-8 Collection

Ancient Marine Life (Epic)

Explore the waters of the ancient world in this hi-lo series for reluctant readers! Readers will discover giant turtles, enormous sharks, and more through engaging text and Colourful illustrations. Along the way, features highlight fun facts, animal diets, fossil maps, and more. Readers will love going back in time to discover some of the worldÎs most fascinating prehistoric creatures!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2

Be the Change

An introduction to social activism for readers who want to make a change. The series shows how individual actions can bring about change at a local and an international level. It is both an account of successful campaigns and struggles and a toolkit to help readers turn their own passions into action. The books also show how different kinds of inequality and disadvantage connect, and the importance of intersectionality in campaigns for climate justice and social justice.

Brown Bear Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
7

Climate Change: Need to Know (SilverTip Books)

Damaging storms, melting ice sheets, rising sea levels the world is experiencing the results of serious climate change. But what is happening exactly? Bring Earth science to life with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of climate change keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Disaster Zone (Roar! Books)

What would it take to make it through a freezing ice age or explosive volcanic eruption? Find your way out of these disaster zones and become a survival expert. Join the hi-lo adventure to learn how to make it through nature's most dangerous threats. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Focus on Artificial Intelligence (BrightPoint Press)

Focus on Artificial Intelligence examines how artificial intelligence (AI) technology has captured news headlines in the 2020s. This series provides readers with a realistic look at what AI is like today, how it is likely to develop in the future, and the impact AI will have on society.

ReferencePoint Press © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Mysterious Nature (Torque)

What is glowing in the waves? How did that stone get from here to there? Nature is filled with mystery! Through engaging text and images, this hi-lo series explores many of nature's mysterious phenomena. Readers learn how each phenomenon has been explained across different time periods and cultures. Then, readers dive deep into today's science surrounding the subject. Special features supplement carefully levelled text through profiles, comparisons, and more. Get ready to explore the many mysteries of nature!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Slithering Snakes (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Snakes live in almost every country on the planet! From venomous vipers to coiling constrictors, the snakes in this series are sure to entice young readers. Carefully levelled text and vibrant photos introduce the snakesÎ body parts, habitats, hunting behaviors, babies, and more. Features map their range, highlight favourite foods, and show how to identify each snake. Readers curious about slithering snakes will enjoy these engaging titles!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles

From the award-winning team behind Magnificent Homespun Brown, Samara Cole Doyon and Kaylani Juanita, comes a song of gratitude for those who see the world in a different way. Told from the loving perspective of a mother of a child with autism, Next Level shows the full humanity of people who move through the world and communicate in their own unique, complete, and powerful way. Doyon's powerful love letter to her son invites us to "level up" and see our shared humanity in new and limitless dimensions.

Tilbury House Publishers © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Strange History

What was life like in the past? Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history from ancient times. Everything from Greek eyebrow fashion and Egyptian eggshell toothpaste to Roman chicken predictions and a Middle Ages pig lawyer seemed normal back in the day. But now they have us looking back in wonder at some seriously strange history.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Copper Beech Young Adult Collection

Apple Black

Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.

Lerner Publishing Group (Rockport Publis © 2024

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
8

Exploring the Occult

Even in an age when science holds sway, fascination with the occult has not diminished. Social media, books, and news stories are filled with tales of ghost and angel encounters, monster hunters, clairvoyants, and witchcraft practitioners. The Exploring the Occult series explores both history and present-day experiences with the occult building on the sense of wonder that keeps these topics fresh and alive.

ReferencePoint Press © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6-12

Horizon

Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, HorizonÎs Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.

Flux (Jolly Fish Press) © 2025

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
2-3

Thinking Critically

The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.

ReferencePoint Press © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
7-10

White Lightning Mysteries

An eerie mix of science fiction, mystery and drama, these stories will be sure to keep the reader thinking long after finishing each book. Created for tweens, each storyline is unique and mysterious. Each chapter book is written at a reading level no higher than a 3.5. Tweens will enjoy getting pulled into the storyline written at an accessible reading level and then love puzzling over the book after they finish reading.

Saddleback Educational Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
3

YA Fiction

Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider yourself warned." Science, history, mystery, and horror intersect in a brilliantly illustrated compendium that explains how certain plants evolved to avoid being eaten and how their toxic chemicals have been used by humans for medicine, warfare, and sinister acts of foul play."

Lerner Publishing Group (Zest Books™) © 2025

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
8

Canadian Studies

Amazing Women in Canada (True North)

Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.

Beech Street Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Canadian Eh! (Butter Tarts)

Canadian Eh! celebrates items and food from around the country. Fun facts and engaging photos show how people have made these things true symbols of Canada.

Beech Street Books © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Cooking Across Canada! (Expedition)

An informative and entertaining series about cooking with fun facts and recipes from across the country. These titles will touch on the traditions and history of the food and include healthy choices and fun facts.

Beech Street Books © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4-6

Explorers of Canada (Expedition)

Follow in the footsteps of some of Canada's greatest explorers in this high-interest series. Each title chronicles the timeline of an explorer, explains the motivation behind their journey, and examines their relationship with Indigenous Peoples. A combination of modern and historic maps and colourful images highlight the places visited and discovered by these adventurers.

Beech Street Books © 2020

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4-6

Indigenous Life in Canada: Past, Present, Future (Coast 2 Coast 2 Coast)

Indigenous peoples have played an influential role in Canadian history and continue to do so today. From the past and into the future, Indigenous Life in Canada reveals the challenges Indigenous peoples face, celebrates their diverse cultures, and highlights the contributions they make in Canada.

Beech Street Books © 2020

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
5-6

The Great Canadian Road Trip (Expedition)

Get ready to explore Canada like never before-from coast to coast to coast. This highly visual series takes readers on a road trip across the Canadian provinces and territories. Visit major cities, and head off the beaten path to explore the people, environment, foods, cultures, and history of each region. Detours add fun trivia and jokes to the road trip, while maps show the route travelled.

Beech Street Books © 2019

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-6

Kindergarten to 1st Grade Nonfiction

Animal Life Cycles (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

How long do butterflies live? What are baby frogs called? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging series about the life cycles of different animals. Levelled text and vivid photography highlight basic facts about each animal, while special features further illustrate the animal’s diet, size, and life stages. Each book concludes with a full-page feature that helps readers visualize the animal’s life cycle. This series about animals growing up is a great choice for growing readers!

Bellwether Media © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
1

Animals at Risk (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Many of Earth's animals are in danger of going extinct. But there are things that can be done to help them. In this series, readers will learn about the threats facing these animals as well as ways that they can be saved. Levelled text and crisp photos bring these animals and the threats they face to the forefront. Special features show the status of the animals, their importance to the environment, and the impact that humans are having on them.

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Animals in My Yard (Blastoff! Beginners)

What animals do you see out your window? This series for beginning readers introduces these critters through simple, predictable text. Features including labeled diagrams and food graphics reinforce content while bright, colourful photos aid in comprehension and keep readers engaged. Get ready to explore the animals in your yard with this fun series!

Bellwether Media © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

Disney Coding Adventures

Friendly Disney characters make coding fun and accessible for beginners-no device required. Can you help Anna escape the snow monster? Then you can write an algorithm! Simple projects teach coding basics such as looping, conditionals, and identifying bugs and errors.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2019

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
1

Fantastic Creatures (Bumba Books®)

Spark young readers' imaginations with these introductions to fantastical creatures. Carefully levelled text, photo glossaries, and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
K

Farm Fun (Bullfrog Books)

Spend a day on the farm with this fun series! Learn what farmers do, as well as what kinds of crops they grow, animals they care for, and machines they use.

Jump! © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
K
Accelerated Reader
0.7 (Quiz #510056)

Happy Holidays! (Blastoff! Beginners)

Let’s celebrate! This series for beginning readers introduces basic facts about popular holidays from around the world, including when they happen and why. Simple, predictable text and bright, colourful photos take readers through the traditions of each celebration, including decorations, activities, and foods. Features highlight favourite activities and important aspects of each holiday. Students just starting to read independently will be ready to celebrate with this festive series!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
K

Journey through the Seasons

An awesome guide to each of the four seasons, with emphasis on its effects on the natural world. Join cute and funny animals as they appear throughout brightly illustrated scenes and take a simple look at the seasons and the changing weather. Observe the subtle science behind seasonal changes; from rainbows in spring, to bees seeking nectar in summer, pumpkins in fall, to the winter freeze. A playful, humorous, engagingly fresh look at the seasons and how the world changes around us.

Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato®) © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
1-2

Let's Play Sports! (Blastoff! Readers)

There is a sport for everyone! This series introduces students to the ins and outs of sports played all around the world. Levelled text details the positions, rules, and equipment needed for each sport. Special features highlight important equipment and manoeuvres, while field and court layouts add visuals to support the text. These low-level books will inspire young readers to discover their sport and get out and play!

Bellwether Media © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
1

Making Good Choices

Learning how to make good choices is an essential part of growing up. Each of these choose-your-own ending books allows the reader to make choices that lead to different consequences, supporting social-emotional learning.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library Binding
Reading Level
2

Math and Me (LOOK! Books¾)

Math isn’t just something you learn in school! It’s an important part of the world around you. Whether it’s cooking in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying a game of baseball, this series shows young readers important math concepts at work in the real world.

Lerner Publishing Group (Red Chair Press) © 2023

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
1

Meet the Community Helpers! (Grasshopper Books)

Meet the Community Helpers! introduces beginning readers to a day in the life of community helpers with fun, simple storylines and bright illustrations. Each title focuses on one kind of community helper, highlighting roles and responsibilities, equipment and machinery they use, and the safety rules they follow. These fully-illustrated books provide a supportive educational fiction reading experience with a focus on sight words, tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns and sounds, and fun illustrations to match the storylines and enhance imagination.

Jump! © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced Binding
Reading Level
1

See a Plant Grow! (Tadpole Books)

Introduce your youngest readers to plants and their life cycles with these fun books! See a Plant Grow! shows and tells readers how different plants grow from seeds into the fruits, vegetables, and plants they see every day. Tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns, and crisp, colourful photographs work together to create a supportive and engaging reading experience.

Jump! © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
PK

Sesame Street® Celebrating You and Me

Celebrate differences in people and their cultures with Elmo, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends in this inclusive series. Bright photographs and lively text depict moments of everyday life from food to family. A simple, respectful approach to diversity promotes kindness and empathy while developing social emotional skills.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
K-1

Sesame Street® Loves Community Helpers

These low-level introductions celebrate community helpers with the help of beloved characters from Sesame Street. Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and others explore this core curriculum with the signature charm and fun of Sesame Street.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
K

Sports Coding Concepts

Introduce readers to computer coding through no-tech, sports-themed projects. Readers will move a soccer ball by writing an algorithm and use loops to create a winning football play. Sports fans will enjoy learning the basics of coding-with no computer needed! Author (and elementary librarian) Allyssa Loya designed this series to be intimidation-free for both readers and educators.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2020

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
1

Spotting Differences (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioural traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!

Bellwether Media © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
1
Accelerated Reader
1.7 (Quiz #513664)

Starting Out

Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.

Creative Education © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
K-2

The World of Dinosaurs (Epic)

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series explores the lives of world-famous dinosaurs, from diets to defenses, and examines what drove these great beasts to extinction. Maps, size comparisons, and other special features help bring the exciting world of dinosaurs to life!

Bellwether Media © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

We Love Cars and Trucks (Bumba Books®)

Vehicle fans will love learning about the special parts of their favourite vehicles, from the many different kinds of race cars to the strength and power of a pickup truck.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
K

Seasons of Fun: Winter (Bearcub Books)

Winter is a fun time of year! From sledding and celebrating the holidays, to enjoying winter weather, colourful images along with lively text teach young readers about winter. This engaging, simple nonfiction series celebrates the season.

Bearport Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
1

2nd to 3rd Grade Nonfiction

2-in-1 Book

A combination of nonfiction and factual fiction provides readers with two ways to understand a subject. Read a factual fiction story, then flip the book over to learn fun facts about high-interest topics. Flip-the-book format is fun and interactive.

Sequoia Kids Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
2-5

Amazing Architecture (Pogo Books)

Where can you find some of the most amazing structures on Earth? How do engineers and architects design and build towering skyscrapers and twisting roller coasters? In this high-interest STEM series, learn about some of the world’s most impressive structures and the engineering and technology that went into building them. Each book details the architecture of noteworthy structures, as well as the careers involved in designing and constructing them.

Jump! © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2

Amazing Winter Olympics

From ski slopes to skating rinks, the events of the Winter Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to eight Amazing Winter Olympics with this high-interest set. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured events Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.

Creative Education © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Animal Battles (Torque)

It's an all-out brawl between some of nature's top predators in this high-interest series! Venture deep into the rain forest and to the bottom of the ocean to learn about some of the world's fiercest fighters. Readers will find out about the weapons each animal has, from sharp teeth to super senses, and the moves that finish enemies off. In each title, an action-packed narrative scene imagines a fight between the animals, while profiles offering statistics and charts make comparisons between the competitors. Reluctant readers will love their front-row seats to action with this series!

Bellwether Media © 2020

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
3
Accelerated Reader
3.7 (Quiz #508210)

Animal Chefs (Create! Books)

Grab your chef’s hat and a furry friend-it’s time to get cooking! Get into a splatter of batter with Chef Sloth, join Chef Hedgehog on a prickly cooking adventure, show your love for the kitchen with Chef Llama, and more! These hands-on cookbooks are full of bright step-by-step photos and easy to follow recipes inspired by your animal chef guides. Once you’re full of tasty treats, learn all about your new animal friends. It’s bound to be a wild time!

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
3

Awesome, Disgusting Careers (Hi Jinx)

They're gross, smelly, and often dangerous. From collecting roadkill to hazmat diving, there's a variety of disgusting jobs that demand iron stomachs and guts of steel. Invite readers to explore the careers that keep their world running through levelled text with a witty, conversational tone and a design that combines in-yourÚ face photos with humorous illustrations.

Black Rabbit Books © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2

Birds of Prey

Hooked beaks and sharp talons make birds of prey some of Earth’s most impressive predators. This captivating series highlights several of these fierce birds, describing where they live, how they hunt, and the unique features that help them survive in the wild.

Apex © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2-3

Celebrating Our Communities (Blue Owl Books)

Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. Each title in Celebrating Our Communities focuses on how kids can practice inclusion, empathy, and acceptance in their daily lives. Key concepts of social and emotional learning (SEL) teach children to manage emotions, establish positive habits in communication, create and achieve goals, and make good decisions.

Jump! © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
2-3

Disney STEAM Projects

Take an art-infused approach to science, technology, math, and engineering projects inspired by favourite Disney and Pixar stories. Projects include supporting photos and step-by-step instructions. STEAM Takeaway features provide additional curricular connections to the projects. Frozen 2 Idea Lab comes out just in time for the movie!

Lerner Publishing Group © 2020

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
3

Fairy Tale Science (Beacon)

In many fairy tales, characters must rely on quick thinking to overcome challenges. But science and engineering could also help these characters. In this fun series, readers complete hands-on activities to help beloved fairy-tale characters.

Focus Readers © 2020

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2-3

Fast Track: A Day In

From watery coral reefs to dusty deserts, plants and animals survive and thrive all over our planet. Explore what happens throughout a day in these ecosystems. From morning until night, animals wake and search for food, shelter, and even companionship. There’s a lot more happening than you might think!

Brown Bear Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-4
Accelerated Reader
2.6 (Quiz #513903)

Favorite Toys (Epic!)

From LEGO bricks and Nerf Blasters to bicycles and Barbie dolls, this hi/lo series dives into the history behind some classic toys and explores how they are popular today! Each title showcases high-quality images paired with engaging text to introduce a favourite toy. Each title contains maps, timelines, charts, and profiles to keep readers engaged and informed about the stories behind their favourite toys!

Bellwether Media © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Fossils Uncovered! (Bear Claw Books)

In this graphic narrative nonfiction series, readers follow paleontologists and fossil hunters as they discover ancient dinosaurs and other fossils. Each book explores dinosaur fossil sites around the world. Perfect for reluctant readers, budding scientists, and dinosaur enthusiasts. Backmatter information includes more about other prehistoric animals and the job of paleontologists.

Bearport Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Giants of the Sea

This series gives readers an exciting look at eight giant animals of the sea, describing where they live, how they hunt, and the unique features that help them survive in the ocean. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Apex © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2-3

In the News: Need to Know (SilverTip Books)

News moves fast, and understanding what’s happening is important for young readers engaging with their world. Explore some of the biggest stories we face today. Carefully levelled text makes the important content approachable for struggling readers at their level while a dyslexia-friendly font and clean design further improve accessibility. Featured quotes from the news help capture the information as it is currently being discussed, and SilverTips for Success review key concepts to reinforce comprehension so readers are sure to understand what they need to know.

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
2-3

Journey into Space (Blastoff! Missions)

Climb into your spaceship and blastoff for an adventure through our solar system! This exciting nonfiction series uses narrative text and colourful illustrations to inform early readers about the different planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in the solar system. On their journeys, they’ll discover volcanic moons, mysterious dwarf planets, and much more! Features such as question prompts, fun facts, and summary infographics further engage young readers with this out-of-this-world series!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Just for Laughs (Hi Jinx)

Hilarious graphics, creative illustrations, and fun facts work together to bring jokes about everything from pirates to pets to pterosaurs to life. With directions on how to make original jokes, this colourful, engaging series will have reluctant and beginning readers laughing out loud, rushing to share the jokes with their classmates, and asking for more.

Black Rabbit Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3

Mindful Me (Blue Owl Books)

Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children manage emotions, establish positive habits in communication, create and achieve goals, and make good decisions. Each title in Mindful Me introduces readers to the concept of mindfulness and how it can be easily incorporated into their daily lives to help them grow emotionally and make good decisions.

Jump! © 2020

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
2

Mini Math Mysteries

The student detectives at Lincoln Elementary love math-and solving mysteries! Can you help? Each case in these pick-your-own-path books is solvable based on second-grade math problems. Choose the right answer, and advance to the next clue. Choose the wrong answer, and clear text and visuals explain the math and encourage the reader to try again.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced Library Binding
Reading Level
2

My Little Book Of

The ideal way to introduce early science, nature, and transportation topics to young readers, this vibrant and insightful series will encourage children to explore the world around them, from rocks and minerals to the stars and the planets. Fantastic photography and diagrams will engage children, and simple, easy-to-understand text addresses essential questions that young readers are dying to know.

Lerner Publishing Group (QEB Publishing) © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
2

Playful Pet Projects (Create! Books)

Tasty treats, cute costumes, goofy games, and more! Learn how to make all of these for your special pet in this super fun series. Clear, step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos guide readers as they make their pets costumes, bake a fun treat, create fun games, and even build their pet a new hangout. All projects use easy-to-find supplies and can easily be made at home or in the classroom. These adorable books also contain pet-specific care information!

Bearport Publishing © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
3

Pollinator Pals (Grasshopper Books)

Pollinator Pals introduces early fluent readers to some of the best pollinators in the animal kingdom with a fun, fictional approach. Readers will learn about life cycles, behaviours, anatomy, and survival techniques through the perspective of pollinators as they visit flowers, plants, and gardens and pollinate. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about the pollinators in their environments.

Jump! © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level
2

Ready, Set, Game! (Torque)

Plug in and power on! The world of gaming is at your fingertips in this high-interest series. Levelled text explores the history of video games, introduces some of today’s popular titles, and celebrates the events and competitions of the gaming community. Special features include a timeline, a list of top-selling games, a game profile, a gaming event spotlight, and more. This fun series will help reluctant readers level up their reading skills while learning about the fun and familiar world of video games!

Bellwether Media © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
3

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.

Brown Bear Books © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-4

Slithering Snakes (Bolt)

Giant anacondas slither through swamps. Boa constrictors travel through trees, looking for prey. Snakes slither all around the world. Get ready to learn all about them, without becoming their lunch.

Black Rabbit Books © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3
Accelerated Reader
3.2 (Quiz #512010)

Spooky Spots (Bolt)

People say ghosts haunt cemeteries and wander around prisons. Are they telling the truth? It's time to investigate stories about these spooky spots, and find out for yourself.

Black Rabbit Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3

Super Sea Creatures (Bolt)

Tiny seahorses drift through the sea. Colourful moray eels capture helpless prey. The sea is full of super creatures. Dive into this series and learn about them all.

Black Rabbit Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3

Versus! (Hi Jinx)

Climb into the ring, and put some of your favourite animals and plants to the test. Could a tiny ant be stronger than a huge gorilla? Could a pufferfish win against a hippo? Through humorous illustrations and engaging text, these nonfiction early chapter books will have readers exploring the features and adaptations of popular animals and plants.

Black Rabbit Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2-3

What's Inside Me? (Fusion Books)

Our bodies are super machines that keep us moving, learning, and having fun. But how do they work? The secret is inside! Explore different body systems, what they do for us, and how to keep them healthy. Each book pairs colourful illustrations and photographs with engaging text and fun facts.

Bearport Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Working Together (Blue Owl Books)

Working Together helps readers prepare for and succeed in peer environments. Each title reinforces social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts while empowering readers, detailing how to identify strengths, resolve conflicts, advocate for oneself, share tasks, and make decisions as a team to help achieve goals. Readers will reflect on working well with others and build skill sets they can take with them and apply to everyday situations.

Jump! © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level
2-3

4th to 8th Grade Nonfiction

Achieving Social Change

This series tells the stories of important social reforms brought about in history by activism, and which are still of concern today. Each book takes a revealing new approach to social activism, seen from the perspective of those inside the campaigns and describing the changing tactics used to achieve change at different times. Stories of key movements and change-makers will motivate readers to think about the achievements of activists from the past and consider how they can be applied to activism today.

Crabtree Publishing © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6

Artificial Intelligence (Voyager)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us. It powers the personal assistants in our smartphones, collects data online, and builds products in factories. This series offers a fascinating look into what AI is, how it is currently being used, and how it might be used in the future. One thing is certain: AI is here to stay.

Focus Readers © 2020

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
5-6

Committing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (21st Century Skills Library)

With this series, young citizens of the world will learn how they can commit to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Books include thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities for youth to engage in their own communities and make an impact on local and global levels! Readers will be prepared to take informed action in accordance with the National Council for the Social Studies C3 Framework. Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
4

Countries of the World

Learn about these fascinating countries around the world--from the geography and language to trade, festivals, and cuisine. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about the countries' unique features through informative text, infographics, and colourful photos. Activities and recipes give readers a chance to engage with the culture in a hands on way.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2020

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level
5

Cryptology (Alternator Books®)

Enter the exciting world of cryptology, the science of secret communications. Discover how cryptologists encode and decode messages and work to keep information secure. Learn about codes and cyphers, and explore the realm of digital currency and blockchain technology.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
4-5
Accelerated Reader
5.6 (Quiz #512689)

Econo-Graphics (21st Century Skills Library)

In the Econo-Graphics series, readers will examine economy-related issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Income, budgeting, investing, supply and demand, global markets, inflation, and more are covered. Each book highlights pandemic-era impacts as well. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key content in an engaging and accessible way.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
4

Energy Evolutions

The energy industry is evolving-and fast. Find out why fossil fuels are being fast-tracked into history and how cleaner, greener, and science-smart energy is helping us build a sustainable future. This exciting and informative science series explores the harm fossil fuels have caused our planet and explains why it is so important that we replace them with sustainable energy. Discover the very latest, cutting-edge science and technology that is allowing the energy industry to undergo a green revolution to make tomorrow's world a more energy-smart place.

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Childr © 2023

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
7

Exploring Art (BrightPoint Press)

Exploring Art takes a look at a wide range of art forms commonly seen today. Readers will learn about various types of art, their histories, how they?re made, and their cultural impacts. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Makers and Artisans (21st Century Skills Library)

Around the world, makers and artisans craft awe-inspiring creations, from flower sculptures to forged blades. This series introduces readers to these fascinating careers. Books provide a peek into the life of an artisan, while also covering the history behind each career, the process for making their art, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced Binding
Reading Level
4

Medical Breakthroughs

Explore major medical events and the scientific breakthroughs that made them possible. With an accessible graphic nonfiction approach, each title in the Medical Breakthroughs series spotlights the famous figures behind notable discoveries. A lively tone and dynamic visuals guide readers through different historical eras and present STEM concepts in a fun, inviting fashion. Readers won't want to put down these high-interest true stories, as they learn more about the innovations that help save lives.

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
4

NHL Teams

This action-packed series introduces young readers to the hottest teams in the National Hockey League. Each book provides an inside look at the team's history, from its formation up to the present day, while highlighting the team's greatest players and key moments. Each book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.

Press Box Books © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3-4

One Planet

How was the Earth made and how is it changing? Answers to these questions and many incredible Earth facts lie ahead in this hands-on series, with spectacular photos, accessible diagrams, and cool experiments.

Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato®) © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
5

Spotlight on Nature

Books about animals have nearly universal appeal-especially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favourite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

Creative Education © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4
Accelerated Reader
5.8 (Quiz #512262)

Take Flight! (Express!)

Most people can fold a simple paper airplane, but this series flies far beyond simple. Step-by-step instructions help readers fold planes that swoop, loop, and soar! Each subsequent title increases in difficulty, allowing students to build skills and master the art of folding paper airplanes. Side bars offer ways to experiment and customize planes, making them faster, more stylish, or more stable.

Bellwether Media © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4

The Fight for Black Rights

Examine the struggle for justice for Black Americans, from voter suppression and the controversy over Confederate monuments to the protests against police brutality and racially motivated violence. Gain historical and current context to understand why the fight for Black rights continues today.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
4

Train Your Brain

Your brain is amazing. It develops as you learn and you have the power to teach it to think in different ways. This series explores creative careers to inspire your future and will help you to train your brain to think like a professional.

Crabtree Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
6

Wild Weather

Wild weather is scary, fascinating, and both at the same time. Nature is a recipe of wind, water, and temperature that can transform easily into weather that is not only powerful, but often damaging. In the Wild Weather series readers will learn the causes and effects of 10 different wild weather events that happen around the globe. Then get some tips on how to prepare for them and stay safe.

Bookstaves © 2021

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
4-5

X-treme Facts: Ancient History

Did you know the yo-yo was invented in Ancient Greece? Or that people in China have used chopsticks to eat with for more than 4,000 years? Learn these cool facts and so much more in this engaging history series. Readers will explore history curriculum in a fun and enticing way that doesn't even feel like learning. This series is especially wonderful for reluctant readers.

Bearport Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
4

X-treme Facts: Space

Did you know that the planet Mercury is slowly shrinking? Or that people grow a little taller while in space? Learn these cool facts and so much more in this engaging series all about space. Readers will explore STEM curriculum in a fun and enticing way that is so fun they will forget that they are learning. Written with a sense of humour, this series is especially wonderful for reluctant readers.

Bearport Publishing © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
4
Accelerated Reader
4.3 (Quiz #514986)

Connected Lives: Music

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country.

Saddleback Educational Publishing © 2020

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
3-4

Young Adult/High School Reference Resources

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy (BrightPoint Press)

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Individual Nonfiction Titles

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.

Twenty-First Century Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
8

It Happened to Me

Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Childr © 2023

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
6
Accelerated Reader
6.3 (Quiz #514190)

Our Solar System (BrightPoint Press)

Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Teen Guide to Social & Emotional Skills (BrightPoint Press)

Teen Guide to Social and Emotional Skills informs teen readers about the benefits of using social and emotional skills at school, at home, with friends, and in the community. The books explore several of these skills, using engaging narratives and vivid examples to show how practicing them can help teens lead healthy and happy lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Understanding Disorders (BrightPoint Press)

Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy (BrightPoint Press)

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Individual Nonfiction Titles

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.

Twenty-First Century Books © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
8

It Happened to Me

Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Childr © 2023

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
6
Accelerated Reader
6.3 (Quiz #514190)

Our Solar System (BrightPoint Press)

Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Teen Guide to Social & Emotional Skills (BrightPoint Press)

Teen Guide to Social and Emotional Skills informs teen readers about the benefits of using social and emotional skills at school, at home, with friends, and in the community. The books explore several of these skills, using engaging narratives and vivid examples to show how practicing them can help teens lead healthy and happy lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Understanding Disorders (BrightPoint Press)

Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Environmental Impact

Through the use of concrete, real-world examples and stories, this series explores various environmental concerns and the consequences of each. Books look at what is taking place; where, how, and why; the effect(s) now; the likely future effects; and what’s being done or proposed to address these issues. All books include an appendix list titled ôMake a Difference.ö These lists offer realistic suggestions to teen readers who want to act.

ReferencePoint Press © 2021

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6-12

Individual Nonfiction Titles

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6-12

Mental Health Crisis

Health and medical experts have sounded the alarm about a troubling rise in anxiety and depression, eating disorders, drug overdoses, and teen suicide. This series examines what has been happening and why, how teens in particular have been affected, and ways to get help. In addition to real-world accounts, facts and commentary from knowledgeable sources add depth to every volume in this series.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6-12

Mythology Around the World

Cultures the world over differ in myriad ways, but frequently their mythologies demonstrate universal human themes. Volumes in this series explore stories of creation, death, love, nature, and war that have been told and retold in cultures spanning the globe.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
6-12

Protect Yourself Online (BrightPoint Press)

Protect Yourself Online informs readers about the benefits, risks, and dangers of being online. The series examines social media, the protection of personal data, and ways to avoid online predators, online addiction, and online scams. It also provides information on how to be a smart, safe internet user. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2022

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Skilled and Vocational Trades (BrightPoint Press)

Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of electricians, plumbers, drone pilots and more. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a fact sheet, a graphic that visually presents key information, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

Space Exploration (BrightPoint Press)

Space Exploration informs readers about cutting-edge developments in space travel. The series looks ahead to the future of life in space, covering the rockets, robots, and technology needed to explore the solar system and beyond. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3-4

White Lightning Nonfiction

Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting information; full-color photographs and illustrations; detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics; and fascinating facts. A 20-word glossary is included for vocabulary support.

Saddleback Educational Publishing © 2021

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
2-3

Picture Books and Children's Fiction

Graphic Novels

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
7

Lantana Inclusive Picture Books

Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.

Lerner Publishing Group (Lantana Publish © 2022

Binding Type
Trade Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Picture Books

Audrey Hepburn, Roberto Clemente, Albert Einstein—kids know the names, but do they know what some of history's most famous figures were like at the age of ten? Carlyn Beccia presents ten brief and beautifully illustrated biographies to give young readers a fresh look at the lives of people they may only know through history books. Colourful timelines provide context and add additional details about these extraordinary lives.

Lerner Publishing Group (Carolrhoda) © 2022

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
5