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Behind the Curtain (45th Parallel Press)

Historical events can look different depending on your perspective. In the Behind the Curtain series, readers will come to understand different viewpoints by stepping into the shoes of central characters as they act out dramatic retellings of history's biggest moments. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, this series is made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Books in this series include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timelines.

Being Black in America

Frustrated. Fearful. Angry. Weary. These are some of the words African Americans have used to describe their feelings about being Black in America in 2020. Coupled with a pandemic that has disproportionately affected people of colour, police killings of Black men and women have heaped outrage on top of hurt. The Being Black in America series explores the events, the emotions, and the experiences that have forced a collective reckoning on race and racial injustice. Personal accounts and thoughtful narrative add context and depth to these volumes.

Being Woke: Social Awareness or Political Overcorrection?

The term woke is used either positively or negatively, depending on a person's political views. But what does "being woke" really mean? This book explores the origins of the term woke, discusses what the word means to both liberals and conservatives, and how the concept of wokeness affects US society today.

Being Your Best (Crabtree Seedlings)  

Children will be drawn to the delightful characters in these fun, colourful illustrated stories. Designed for pre-readers and emergent readers, this character education series focuses on the importance of being kind, not hurting people's feelings, and making amends when you have been wrong. The stories promote cooperation, empathy, and friendship. Simple, short sentences set the scene and speech bubbles are used for dialog.

Ben Rothery's Deadly and Dangerous Animals

From the saltwater crocodile's vise like bite to the golden eagle's lightning attack from the air, many of the creatures featured in this upper-level picture book are built for danger. But what makes a chameleon or ant so threatening, and which creature is the deadliest of all to humans, despite its tiny size? Award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery's fact-filled book of the planet's most dangerous creatures has the answers.

Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good

Rhythmic verse and vibrant illustrations present the Tres HermanasÑEvelina Antonetty, Lillian L-pez, and Elba CabreraÑwho moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to be leaders in their Bronx community. Evelina, an activist for social causes, founded United Bronx Parents; Lillian became the first Puerto Rican library administrator; and Elba an ambassador and advocate for the arts. Best Believe is an inspiring introduction to three dynamic changemakers.

Better Together: Animal Groups (Pogo Books)

Did you know that a group of geese on land or water is called a gaggle? Or that schools of fish have tactics for evading predators? Learn how and why some of the animal kingdom's most interesting animal groups stick together for survival with this exciting series!

Bevan: A Well-Loved Bear

Bevan is a very old bear. His fur is rather patchy and tatty, but he's just as lovable as ever. Follow Bevan on his adventures from family to family from decade to decade, bringing comfort and love wherever he goes--and discover the life our stuffed friends have after they leave our homes.

Beware the Mighty Bitey

Deep in the jungle, in the still waters of the Nippy Pool, listening, lurking, waiting, live the Mighty Bitey Piranhas! Mouse, Goat, and Bear are on their way to Cougar's party and offer to play some music for them, but the Mighty Bitey have other, more scrumptious things on their minds!

Beware! Killer Plants

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most amazing--and deadly--plants on the planet, from carnivorous plants to burning plants.