Little Pine Cone: Wildfires and the Natural World written by CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaff and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Julie McLaughlin is now available from Orca Book Publishers.
What do fact and fiction book pairings do? Help readers understand the difference between the genres Reinforce new vocabulary Inform a compare-and-contrast discussion Deepen understanding by helping readers make connections Build kids’ excitement for learning! Wildfires & Life Cycles FACT This STEM-based picture book explains what wildfires are and how …
From the highest mountain peaks to the tiniest garden critters, these stories are filled to the brim with the beauty of nature! Any reader will be encouraged to get outside and explore after picking up these books.
The book isn’t just about how one culture deals with loss, it’s also about the power of community and the beauty of tradition.
Author Robin Stevenson has taken to social media to share the importance of abortion as a human right. “Abortion is health care, and should not be treated differently than any other part of our health care system,” she says.
Who’s Looking? is a nonfiction picture book written by Carol Matas and illustrated by Cornelia Li. It tells the story of a young girl and her baby sister’s outdoor adventures overseen by local wildlife. The way the animals and insects view the girls is very different from how the girls see each other. The art reflects the world as viewed by the animals, along with the text explaining some science behind each animal’s unique type of vision.
