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What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy? Jelly-Boy is different. He is big and strong. And not as wobbly as the other Jelly-Boys. By the time Jelly-Girl discovers the dangerous truth about her new friend, it may already be too late. This is an inventive approach to tackling a conservation issue that is plaguing our world: too much plastic in the ocean. Told in a kid-friendly and humourous way, this is a story with the potential to encourage dialogue around an important issue.

Wanna Hear a Joke? (Pebble Emerge)

Silly jokes are the best jokes, and these jokes are some of the silliest around! Each book in the Wanna Hear a Joke? series is themed around a topic kids love, and laugh-out-loud humour encourages kids to share their favourites with friends and family. Paired with hilarious images, these jokes will keep kids reading and rereading, helping them develop confidence in their literacy skills.

War Histories (Torque)

From the American Revolutionary War to the Cold War, conflict has been present throughout much of history. Through levelled text and vibrant, accurate images, this engaging series introduces readers to different wars and how they changed the world. Each title is packed with special features that highlight maps, life on the home front, key battles, important technology, and more. These books will make young historians eager to learn more!

Was it a Cat I Saw?

Hannah loves palindromes. She even speaks in them! When Otto the cat runs away, Hannah and his owner go on a wordplay-filled quest to find him. But they, too, become lost. To get everyone home, Hannah will need a forward-and-backward-thinking solution. One thing's for certain: She's found a new friend--and if she ever asks his name, she'll see just how well matched they are. Written by debut picture book author Laura Bontje and illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari, Was It a Cat I Saw? will delight readers who like their language silly and their friendships sincere.

Watch Me Grow! (21st Century Beginning Library)

Animal babies don't stay babies for long! Experience animal life, traits, and all-around cuteness as you watch these animal babies grow stronger every day. Part of the 21st Century Beginning Library, this series combines familiar and fun topics with thoughtful and intentional literacy skills, building background knowledge and strengthening vocabulary as readers are prompted to Look, Think, and Connect.

Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings?

Have you ever wondered how animals develop the traits they need to survive? Or how they grow from a single cell at conception to complex, unique creatures? The answer is complicatedCthere are so many ways to grow! The tammar wallaby needs a strong grip when it is born so it can climb into its mother's pouch. And the great white shark needs a special set of teeth. Watch Them Grow explores genetics, gestation, and development with twelve animal examples. Discover animal beginnings and watch as they grow everything they need to survive.

Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature's Nurseries

What should you do if you discover eggs or egg cases when you're exploring the outdoors? You should watch and wait and come back to check on them! Author Sara Levine's simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to observe eggs. Accompanied by photos of many types of eggs and egg cases, this book explains which ones you can safely collect and which you should leave behind. Back matter provides more information about featured eggs and egg casesCincluding the creatures that hatch from themCand expands on how to care for them at home or in the classroom.

Water and Our World

Each book in the Water and Our World series looks at an important idea about how water is used and how it shapes our planet. Clear, easy-to-read text, engaging facts, and vivid photographs help readers explore these big ideas in a simple way.

Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond

Water bears, also called tardigrades, are the toughest creatures around. Since a scientist first spotted them through a microscope in 1773, researchers have learned that water bears have survived every mass extinction on Earth and can tolerate all kinds of extremes, from radiation to low gravity to boiling and freezing temperatures. They can even enter an inanimate state to protect and preserve themselves in harsh conditions, then reanimate when their surroundings improve. On top of being extraordinary, these characteristics make tardigrades a prime candidate for space travel and research. But how do water bears do it?

Watery World, A (Bearcub Books)

LetÎs dive into a watery world. Move in, out, and all around with the water of tides and currents. Then, swim through life below the waves and learn the role people play in keeping the water clean. Engaging photos paired closely to lively text make a splash with this key science curriculum.

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