New Releases by Lola M. Schaefer

Some people are deaf. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what deafness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can''t hear. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

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."--

"Describes airplanes, including their history, their parts, how they work, and how people use them to travel"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

"Simple text and photographs present uncles and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present grandmothers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present brothers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

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

Photographs and simple text depict a variety of pets, including cats, fish, rabbits, ferrets, and hermit crabs.

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

Simple text and photographs describe children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

Contents: Are javelinas in your backyard? What are javelinas? What do javelinas look like? How big are javelinas? What do javelinas feel like? What do javelinas eat? What is something special about javelinas? How do javelinas stay safe?

A brief biography of the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to fly alone across the United States, as well as the first pilot to fly alone across the Pacific Ocean.

Get the answers to these questions and more! What are bicycles? What do bicycles look like? What are bicycles made of? How did bicycles look long ago? What is a BMX bike? What is a racing bike? What is a track bike? What is a mountain bike? What are some special bikes?

Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound.

A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.

An introduction to the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.