Scholastic Canada Children's Atlas of the World by Chez Picthall
Yes, atlases still exist and reading a map is still an important skill for kids to develop. Scholastic knows kids, and they always create accessible and well-designed reference books. This is a great resource which will help answer questions about where we are in the world. Grades 3 - 6.
Children's Book of Philosophy: an introduction to the world's great thinkers and their big ideas
by Sarah Tomley and Marcus Weeks
A solid introduction to a lot of big ideas. It includes brief biographies of a wide range of philosophers, including Aristotle, Socrates, John Locke, and René Descartes. It is organized around questions, from What is real? to Why do we need rules?. The format makes complicated topics and ideas accessible. Grades 4 - 8.
Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth
It is a funny word, isn’t it? In this graphic-novel like follow up to the picture book, What Makes a Baby?, Silverberg and Smyth tackle the next step, moving from how babies are made to what is sex. They take a wide scope, talking about the various meaning of sex. This book is inclusive, respectful, and informative. Grades 2 – 5.
Can we help?: kids volunteering to help their communities by George Ancona
This bright and cheerful picture book style book answers its title question with a resounding yes. It highlights the ways, big and small, that children can help make a difference in their communities and the world.
Grades 1 – 4.
You can also browse our children's non-fiction DVD collection for lots of education videos. Here are a few newbies to help you learn German, Sign Language, yoga, facts about the moon, and more!