This series gives readers an in-depth look at the code that makes technology work. Through kid-friendly text, concrete examples, and colourful photos, readers will learn about programming languages and the many inventions that these languages help coders create. A focus on computational thinking prepares readers to think like programmers.

Focus Readers © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-5

Combining simple shapes makes drawing fun and easy. Simple step-by-step instructions call out the shapes that become charming monsters, robots, aliens, and animals. A back matter feature shows the Crayola® colors used in the drawings.

Lerner Publications © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1

Preschoolers will love tackling the fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects in the Little Engineers series as they learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).

Lerner Publishing Group (Walter Foster J) © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1

During conflict will you use your hands or words? If you're angry, will you throw a fit or talk it out? Learning how to make good choices is an important and essential part of growing up. With multiple endings, each book allows the reader to make choices and read what happens next, learning how good or bad choices lead to different consequences.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2020

Binding Type

Reinforced Library

Reading Level

2

Sleeping Bear Press © 2019

Binding Type

Hardcover

Reading Level

1

This dynamic series introduces young readers to the three levels of government in Canada and its impact on daily life. It also explores the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Colourful flowcharts and diagrams illustrate government processes, while sidebars examine contemporary issues and invite readers to think critically about modern Canadian politics.

Beech Street Books © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

4-6

Written in English and Cree, Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy.

Orca Book Publishers (Theytus Books) © 2019

Binding Type

Hardback

Reading Level

6-8

Get Outside offers readers a variety of games, crafts, and activities that they can do outside with family, friends, or by themselves. Filled with fun ideas for every season, this series will motivate kids to get outside no matter the time of year.

Focus Readers © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2-3

Who were history's biggest rebels? Who was voted "Life of the Party"? Who had the biggest heart? In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing women in history. From business savvy "girl bosses" to fierce women warriors to quick-thinking spies, readers will rediscover their favourite heroines and learn about new, diverse women. This series is written at a high interest level with a lower reading level for struggling readers.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2020

Binding Type

Reinforced binding

Reading Level

2

Kids have questions. And these books have the answers they're looking for about their favourite topics. Simple text paired with fun infographics make these perfect offerings for all your curious readers.

Book House © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

4-6

The brain is an amazing thing, but it doesn't always get things right when it comes to sight. This series is here to explain why, with astounding images, baffling puzzles and simple reveals which show the reader how each trick works.

Lerner Publishing Group (QEB Publishing) © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Sleeping Bear Press © 2019

Binding Type

Hardcover

Reading Level

1

From speeding comets and asteroids to orbiting bodies and beyond, space expands far outside what we know. But there are many things we have discovered about the depths of space. Readers will explore the formation of different parts of space, reasons why we study space, and so much more in a series that is out of this world!

Bellwether Media © 2019

Binding Type

Reinforced Library

Reading Level

3

Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement.

Amicus (High Interest) © 2020

Binding Type

Reinforced Library

Reading Level

3

Black Canadians have shaped Canadian history since it was first colonized. Black History in Canada explores the struggles many early black settlers faced and how black Canadians have fought throughout history for equal treatment. Readers will learn about the important contributions black Canadians have made from their initial arrival in colonial times through the present day.

Beech Street Books © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

4-6

Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labelled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars' designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.

Blackrabbit Books © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

2-3

The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events.

Bookstaves © 2019

Binding Type

Reinforced Library

Reading Level

3-5

A collection of high-interest books on a diversity of topics that are particularly relevant to today's tween readers.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2020

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

5

Using the fun, interactive world of Minecraft and key concepts in STEAM, two teachers developed the Minecraft and STEAM series to be used in and out of the classroom. In Minecraft and STEAM, students discover that Minecraft isn't just a game, it's a tool that can be used to learn about real-world science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each book in the series expands on one key STEAM concept.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2019

Binding Type

Reinforced Binding

Reading Level

5

Lerner Publishing Group (Carolrhoda) © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. From robots to bullet trains, readers will discover how these inventions were inspired by the natural abilities of plants and animals. Focused on 21st Century content, the Tech from Nature series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2019

Binding Type

Reinforced Binding

Reading Level

3

In Focus gives insight into important events and topics in the news today. Each book traces the history of an event or issue and explores public opinions on it. Readers will learn about such topics as fake news, transgender rights, and school shootings.

ReferencePoint Press © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

3-4

Meet scientists who are on the verge of breakthroughs in biomedical engineering. From encouraging the body to regenerate damaged bone and muscle tissue to re-routing visual stimuli to the brain to help blind people see, these discoveries will change medicine radically.

Twenty-First Century Books © 2020

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

8

Intolerance and Violence in Society explores the many ways that intolerance and violence continue to permeate our society, providing history behind why these problems exist and showing what people today are doing to help. Readers will learn about racial and cultural intolerance, religious intolerance, LGBTQ intolerance, sexual violence, and online bullying.

ReferencePoint Press © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

6-12

Six teens are given the chance to compete in reality shows-from escape rooms to athletic competitions. They're all in pursuit of fame, prize money, or more personal goals. But will the stakes turn out to be too high?

LernerClassroom (Darby Creek) © 2019

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

4

Teens on extreme sports adventures face life-or-death situations when something goes wrong with their gear or the weather. To survive, they must rely on their athletic skills and quick thinking.

LernerClassroom (Darby Creek) © 2019

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

4

The World of Video Games explores the many topics and controversies in the video game industry. Readers will learn about such topics as the history of video games, breakthrough technologies, and the rising popularity of E-Sports. They will understand how video games affect both individual people and society. The books look ahead to the future, charting the likely paths of the video game industry.

ReferencePoint Press © 2019

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

6-12

Flux © 2019

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

9-12

Looking for a well-paying career that doesn't require a bachelor's degree? Readers of Careers with Earning Potential will discover seven well-paying careers, learn about their many subspecialties, and find dozens of suggestions on how to explore these careers while they're still in school. The final title in the series tells readers everything they need to know about presenting themselves effectively in life, on their cover letter and résumé, in the job interview, and in the workplace. As the cost of college skyrockets and more students than ever turn toward careers with earning potential, a new education is essential to meet the need.

Mason Crest Publishers © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

7-12

Where did rock music begin? What is the story behind EDM (electronic dance music)? Who started the hip-hop movement? To truly appreciate different genres of music, you have to look back in time to understand its roots and its creators who so passionately worked to make it. In Evolution & Cultural Influences of Music, readers will examine the history and development of popular musical genres and learn how they have contributed to and shaped American popular culture over the past half-century. Each title takes the reader on a journey to meet the people and see the places where each genre began, gaining a deeper understanding into the importance of each form of music on today's society.

Mason Crest Publishers © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

7-12

There's never been a better time to be LGBTQ. To be sure, there's still important work to be done, but the future is promising. LGBTQ Life celebrates the strength and diversity of the LGBTQ community today. The overarching message is that there's a place for everyone to be LGBTQ and be themselves-whether they're a sports fan, science geek, artistic soul, black, white, Asian, Latino, rich, poor, disabled, liberal, or conservative. Whatever your background, personality, passions, and abilities, being LGBTQ is just part of who you are. Providing authoritative and up-to-date information from trusted sources, such as GLAAD and Human Rights Campaign, this series will be both practical and empowering. Each volume will include inspiring side bars on role models in the LGBTQ community.

Mason Crest Publishers © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

7-12

In Opioid Education, readers will examine various aspects of opioid use and treatment in the United States and the rest of the world. The use of opioids has become a crisis in our culture, as tens of thousands become addicted every year. As lawmakers debate policy changes and law enforcement, and first responders fight the battle on the ground each day, it's imperative for young people to become educated early on this crisis. Books in this series provide young readers with a greater understanding of the ongoing opioid crisis, the role of first responders and doctors, and traditional and alternative treatment options for those who are suffering from opioid addiction.

Mason Crest Publishers © 2020

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

7-12

Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game. Women's Soccer Today looks at the growth and development of the sport for women, and examines the issues facing the women's game today and in the future.

Mason Crest Publishers © 2019

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

7-12