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.

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.

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 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.

This book is about where your heart is located, what your heart does, and how to keep your heart healthy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple text and photographs describe the condition of deafness and some of the everyday activities of children who are deaf.

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.

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.

A young boy wakes up one morning to find that he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won''t come out! Lola Schaefer''s energetic text and Sylvie Wickstrom''s exuberant illustrations perfectly capture the excitement and anxiety of a child losing his first tooth in an appealing book about a childhood milestone o Beginning readers will recognize and respond to the familiar situation of a child with his very first loose tooth. o Energetic and engaging, Lola M. Schaefer''s very simple story is perfect for the youngest beginning readers. o Expressive and lively illustrations will delight young children. Ages 3–5

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

Photographs and easy-to-read text illustrate how various objects can be moved by pushing or pulling them.

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?

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.

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.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of the Italian explorer who sailed to America in 1492.

Describes the different rooms in an apartment and their functions.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and activities of the hermit crab.

Explains the history and construction of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., and discusses its meaning and significance to American culture and daily life.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate starting and stopping.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.

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

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

Describes vibration and shows different objects which vibrate including hummingbird wings, drums, and guitar strings.

Provides an introduction to rhinoceroses, also known as rhinos, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.