Lola M Schaefer

"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."--

Lava flows, waves pound, sands mound, and an island is born, and as it grows, life thrives.

A cumulative verse describing how a sunflower in a garden blossoms and, with the help of the birds, spreads its seeds to create an entire patch of sunflowers.

An energetic boy becomes a big brother.

A counting primer that combines contrasting illustrations with animal facts, inviting young children to count a woodpecker's 30 roosting holes, a giraffe's 200 spots, and 1000 baby seahorses.

As a star rises higher and higher in the sky, Bear finds the perfect tree, gathers animals to decorate it, and summons people from around the world to join in a special celebration.

In the rippling waters of a swamp, mosquitoes fly and hum, dragonflies swoop and drone, and other creatures live their interwoven lives. Includes facts about swamps and food chains.

"Zoom! Zoom! All cars want to race! Who will win first place?"--

Mittens the kitten searches for his friend Max, a dog, so they can play together.