Middle reader books

Nature & wild things

A playful yet thoughtful tale of identity, wonder, and finding one’s place

A collection of images and reflections that connect young readers to Earth’s beauty and our collective responsibility

Blueberry and Marmalade children's book cover with beach scene and characters.

Two young chicks embark on a Caribbean adventure and discover that courage and kindness can change everything

Hands-on activities and explorations designed to deepen awareness, foster care, and spark wonder in young minds

A daring young bee ventures beyond the hive, discovering courage and possibility

A young girl learns to see familiar places with new awareness, finding wonder in the everyday world around her

Harmony Among Neighbors book cover with a wolf playing trumpet and a dog listening in a forest setti.

A story about learning to live alongside animals, and how coexistence begins with attention and respect

A musical gecko helps Abdullah and Meera learn how to live gently with the creatures around them

Adventure & beyond

A Cat Called Q and the Magic Globe - children's book cover with a black cat, a girl, and a magical g.

Sheri and Shawn enter a world in danger, guided by Q, a clever cat, as they discover courage and friendship

Blueberry and Marmalade children's book cover with beach scene and characters.

A boy who fears the woods across the street spends a summer inside them—and discovers that the wildest thing he has to face is at home

Illustration of chickens and pets in a truck with the Capitol building in the background.

Rescued and ready to be heard, Fannie leads a march to change how the world sees chickens

Katie and Za search for the Winged Ones, guided by elemental beings who reveal the connections between all living things

Nonfiction

Vintage logging scene with horses and workers in New England.

A look at how logging in New England has evolved over the centuries

A desolate savanna is reborn into a rainforest through determination and community