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Welcome to the third week of Nonfiction November! This week we are highlighting middle-grade nonfiction about people and places. Perfect for social studies, history and global citizenship lessons, these books explore cultures and societies from around the world and celebrate the activism and innovations that are taking place.

Keep reading to learn how you can win a collection of the books featured in today's newsletter and a virtual author talk with Erin Silver!

Happy reading!

Laura Bowman, Educational Sales Specialist

laurabowman@orcabook.com 

Examine disposable culture, its effect on the planet and practical ways young people use their purchasing power.

“Useful and well researched…an appealing and informative book for young people looking for ways to fight climate change by helping us evolve from a disposable to reusable society.”

—Booklist

NEW! Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Hardcover $26.95 | Accessible Ebook $21.99

NEW! Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Hardcover $26.95 | Accessible Ebook $21.99

Introduce readers to ecological restoration and what they can do to help ecosystems in their own communities and around the world.

“Fantastic…A great addition to any collection, as it builds an influential bond between readers and nature’s call to aid in its rejuvenation.”

—School Library Journal

Examine the innovative ways humanity grows, finds and eats food.

“Cheerful, informative…A browsable nonfiction work on an intriguing subject with many curricular tie-ins.”

—School Library Journal

NEW! Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Hardcover $29.95 | Accessible Ebook $23.99

NEW! Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Paperback $18.95 | Accessible Ebook $19.99

Now available in paperback!

Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world.

“A standout volume...an excellent introduction to Diwali and Indian culture, highly recommended for all geography collections.”

—School Library Journal

Examine how sports are affecting the planet, what climate change means for athletes and sporting events and what young people can do to make sports sustainable for the future.

“An interesting and informative twist on the issue of climate change…The ideas presented are innovative and hopeful, and often feature kid activists.”

—Booklist

Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Hardcover $26.95 | Accessible Ebook $21.99

Nonfiction | Gr. 4–7

Hardcover $24.95 | Accessible Ebook $19.99

This illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL.

“Colorful and engaging…Great for building reading confidence or attracting reluctant readers…An easy-to-read sports biography with cross-genre appeal.”

—School Library Journal

Win this email's collection of six middle-grade nonfiction books for grades 4–7!*

Enter by November 24, 2024.

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For a complete list of curriculum resources for Orca's 2024 Nonfiction Books, including themes, reading levels, links to teacher guides and more, download this helpful grid!

*This giveaway is open to educators in Canada and the US. Giveaway closes on Sunday, November 24 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be contacted directly and announced in a forthcoming newsletter.

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