Most Popular Books by Lola M. Schaefer

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion. Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. 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. Back matter encourages kids to notice the pushes and pulls all around them and includes a simple physics experiment.

Simple text and illustrations discuss the challenges of being in a wheelchair, why some children cannot walk, and how those who use a wheelchair function at school and at play.

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

This book is about the process by which cotton is made into clothing.

Load 'em up and ship 'em out Semitrucks take to the highways to carry cargo across the nation. Whether transporting food, machinery, or livestock, semitrucks go for the long haul to make the delivery.

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

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

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a location held dear to all Americans. Learn about this cherished symbol of Freedom in this though-provoking title.

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

Using simple text appropriate for young readers, books in this series explain the basic concepts of motion. Colorful photos show examples of movement and where we see it every day. This series explores and supports the standard "The Physical Setting: Motion," as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.

An alphabet book featuring the butts, bottoms, derrieres, and rumps of the animal kingdom, from warthogs to beetles, from cows to salamanders.

Sprinkles and Swirls are two little cupcakes who visit Fun Park together and have fun zipping, zooming, bumping, and flying.

Finally, the practical details you need to teach--and guide--young writers. Takes you step by step through morning message, interactive writing, journal writing, story writing, non fiction writing, and more. Includes insightful management tips that ensure your writing program doesn’t become overwhelming for you or the kids. For use with Grades K-2.

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

Simple text and photographs present the life of Jane Goodall.

Pretend you're a toad. Look up. What do you see? Imagine you're a whale. Look down. What do you see? Now, come along on a picture book journey that invites you to see the world from many different perspectives. Look up, down, and everywhere in between. What do you see?

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science. Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic plates together to create earthquakes, blow on a mountain to make a volcano erupt, and press their hands in mud to make a fossil. 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. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating rocks and minerals in the real world.

A counting book featuring a variety of crustaceans.

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