Most Popular Books by Lola M. Schaefer

Spiny animals introduce the numbers from one to ten.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Booker T. Washington.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas goes to the zoo! Inspired by true events, this picture book celebrates the magic of Christmas and the spirit of giving. It’s Christmas at the zoo, and all the animals are in for a spectacular holiday surprise! Inspired by real events (yes, some zookeepers create a holiday experience for the animals!), this spirited holiday picture book takes young readers on a magical journey behind the scenes of a zoo as Santa and his helpers prepare to surprise the elephants, tigers, hippos, and more. It’s the night before Christmas and all through the zoo, we’re working nonstop— there''s so much to do! Narrated in playful rhyming text inspired by the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, this delightful, illustrated children’s book is sure to bring holiday cheer with its open-hearted celebration of creativity, generosity, and the zoo animals we love. A CHRISTMAS STORY WITH HEART: Kids love reading Christmas books and getting excited about the season. They’ll appreciate the focus on giving that makes the animals’ holiday experience meaningful in this extra-special book—and in real zoos! FOR KIDS WHO LOVE ZOO ANIMALS: Every child has a favorite animal at the zoo. Readers will be delighted to find that this Christmas zoo book features pandas, otters, penguins, polar bears, and more! Kids will love visiting and revisiting their favorite animals in these pages as much as they love visiting and revisiting the zoo. RHYME MAKES THE READ ALOUD FUN: Whether it''s the night before Christmas or any day of the holiday season, children will recognize the rhyme of the classic poem and revel in the new zoo twists—like when the parrots crack-crunch while the tortoises munch! IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING: One of the best things about Christmas is giving gifts to people we care about, just as the zookeepers give gifts to each and every animal in the story. This sweet book makes the perfect present for anyone who loves the holiday season. Perfect for: Kids who love Christmas and animals Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a heartwarming holiday book Gift-givers looking for a lovely Christmas gift Families who visit the zoo throughout the year

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Alexander Graham Bell.

Simple text and photographs show objects which move in circles.

"Rumble! Rumble! Rocket is in place. Can Rocket go to space?"-- Provided by publisher.

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

Text and pictures introduce the biography of Theodore Roosevelt, discussing his personal life, education, and political career as the twenty-sixth president of the United States.

Examines the history and construction of the monument built to honor George Washington, and discusses the importance of this symbol in American culture.

Examines the history and carving of the national monument carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota in the 1920s.

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about solids, liquids, and gases, bringing science experiments to life. Welcome to the chemistry lab! Through imagination, exploration and play, readers see that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Each page of this engaging book instructs the reader to smash clay to change its shape, tilt the book to pour liquid, or blow to make bubbles, bringing the science experiments to life. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results. Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible through engaging and playful text. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating matter in the real world.

A basic introduction to horseshoe crabs, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, activities, and diet.

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

Describes, in brief illustrations and text, the structure and functions of human legs and feet.

Shaefer and Swiatkowska present the courageous true story of Arrowhawk, an endangered bird of prey who, with sheer determination and will, survives eight weeks in the wild with a poacher''s arrow through his thigh and tail. Full color.

Text and pictures introduce the biography of Frederick Douglass, the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement in the nineteenth century.

Text and photographs show people and things which make zigzag movement including sewing machines, sailboats, people playing checkers, and people skiing.

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

Simple text and photographs illustrate things that push and pull.

Absolutely yucky creatures make for positively exciting adventures in reading as kids explore some of the slimiest critters on the planet.