Many adults who are practising their reading are interested in reader-friendly non-fiction. It is concrete, introduces useful vocabulary and can offer relevant information.

The Decoda Library has lots of reader-friendly non-fiction. Much of it is written for adults and some is written for children, but is not childish.

Here are some of the latest:

Animals

Four new entries in the popular Amazing Animals series:

• Foxes
• Giraffes
• Monkeys
• Raccoons

Science

• Amazing Earth
• Dive in! Exploring our connection with the ocean
• Earth and beyond
• Hello spring!
• Hello winter!
• New Horizons (space probe)
• Northern Lights
• Shooting stars
• SR-71 Blackbird

Wordless Non-fiction

This selection of Eye on Literacy wordless books does not include lesson plans. Other titles in this series in the library include ready-to-use lesson plans.

• In the morning
• Lost
• On the weekend
• Too tired

Workplace

New additions in the easy-to-read Soft Skills at Work series from Grass Roots Press:

• Keeping track of time
• Looking at the bright side
• Making up your mind
• Sending the right message

For those with more advanced reading skills, the Soft Skills Solutions series:

• Demonstrate your value through collaboration! Teamwork & motivation
• How you act & dress matters! Professional etiquette & image
• Lead with integrity! Leadership & ethics
• Make yourself heard! Professional communication skills
• Play nice & stay employed! Workplace relationships & conflict negotiations
• Stepping stones to success! Goals & attitudes
• Wake up & work! Keys to self-management

To see all the latest additions to the Decoda Library collection, including fiction and resources for professional development, browse the New in the Library list.

To borrow resources, contact Lea Edgar at library@decoda.ca .