New Releases by Lola M. Schaefer

The deliciously sweet duo, Sprinkles and Swirls, have fun in the sun in this Ready-to-Read Graphics book! Sprinkles and Swirls are ready to dive into their next sweet adventure! They cannot wait to visit the new pool and water park. Join them as they splash and slide into waves of fun! Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with accessible vocabulary, and sequential storytelling that is spot-on for beginning readers. There’s even a how-to guide for reading graphic novels at the beginning of each book.

Some people need to wear leg braces. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn how leg braces can help and what daily life is like for someone who wears them.

These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you''re right on top of them . . . or they''re right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment—look closely!—and learn all the ways you could perish—or survive—depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are. From the deathstalker scorpion and the poison dart frog to wasps, alligators, and many more, young readers will gain a new appreciation for the animal kingdom, and the dangers it hides in plain sight!

"This enchanting and informative picture book explores the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem, relating how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life."--

"Discusses the history, function, and workings of tow trucks"--

Mittens the kitten goes on a walk with his little boy, Nick. When Mittens gets distracted by a yellow butterfly, Mittens gets lost! New readers will enjoy this sweet story with a happy resolution. With fun read-aloud words, clear visual cues, and word repetition, Follow Me, Mittens is a great entry to reading for the very youngest readers. Mittens the kitten is friendly and curious and learning to explore his world. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language and sweet illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one? The satisfying story of an adorable kitten''s search for security and his discovery of a new friend is perfect for children who, like Mittens, are ready to take their first steps on a new journey: reading. Mittens is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. "The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers," commented Booklist.

This book is about the basic needs of all people.

Frankie begins his first day at Miss Wart''s Academy for Ghouls and Goblins excited and eager to learn, but when the other students tease him for being different, he demonstrates what he already knows about being scary.

Erosion. Wind, water, and ice can change the face of Earth. Read this book to find out how.

A big yard can be a lonely place for a little kitten. So when Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he has to see what is on the other side. It may just be a new friend to play with! The playful kitten''s tale is sure to appeal to beginning readers who like to explore new things and make new friends, just like Mittens!

Simple text and photographs depict cousins and what they can do with each other and their other relatives.

Text and photographs present grandmothers and how they interact with their families.

Text and photographs present grandfathers and how they interact with their families.

Simple text and photographs describe kids who are deaf, the ways they communicate, and some of their everyday activities.

What are meat and protein? Where do meat and protein come from? Why is it important to eat meat and protein? Find out the answers to these questions by exploring this food group.

Simple text and photographs present kinds of insects and their general characteristics.

Discusses vegetables, explaining where they come from, how they are cooked and eaten, and why they are necessary for a healthy diet.

What are fruits? Where do fruits come from? Why is it important to eat fruits? Find out the answers to these questions by exploring this food group.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein love their son very much, but despite their best efforts and his, it seems he will never look or act as scary as a Stein should.

An introduction to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial including how it came to be, who was behind it, and what you will see when you visit it.

Learn the story behind these important American icons. Each book explores the history of the symbol or landmark, its importance to our culture, and its significance in our daily lives.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Marie Curie, the scientist who discovered radium.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse and hospital reformist.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Jane Goodall.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Albert Einstein.

A brief introduction to roadrunners, including what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and something special about them.

Spiny animals introduce the numbers from one to ten.

Illustrations and lyrical text present a river, from its source in the snowy mountains to where it joins the sea.