New Releases by Lola M. Schaefer

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

In one lifetime, a caribou will shed 10 sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill 30 roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies. Count each one and many more while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. This extraordinary book collects animal information not available anywhere else—and shows all 30 roosting holes, all 200 spots, and, yes!, all 1,000 baby seahorses in eye-catching illustrations. A book about picturing numbers and considering the endlessly fascinating lives all around us, Lifetime is sure to delight young nature lovers.

Mittens the sweet little kitten makes trouble when Nick brings him to school for show-and-tell. Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year! At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick’s class. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical 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.

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.

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 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 brothers and how they interact with their families.

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

Describes some of the reasons children might be required to wear leg braces and how they are helpful.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

A photo-illustrated look at the porcupine''s habitat, physical characteristics, and defenses from predators.

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?

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

Brief biography of the famous German physicist Albert Einstein, whose theories revolutionized scientific thinking in the twentieth century.

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 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.

This alphabet book features parts of the body and related concepts.

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.

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.