Books written by Lorijo Metz

  • The Women’s Suffrage Movement
    The Women’s Suffrage Movement

    They’ll read about the Declaration of Sentiments from the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, which stated, “all men and women are created equal.” The book also discusses how the fight for women’s rights ...

  • Discovering Starfish
    Discovering Starfish

    Starfish aren_t actually fish and some of them don_t have the familiar five-pointed star shape, either.

  • A Nation of Immigrants

    Readers will encounter the waves of immigrants who made this land their home. Along with those who came seeking freedom and opportunity, the book also addresses the many slaves from Africa who became unwilling immigrants.

  • Discovering Jellyfish
    Discovering Jellyfish

    Their painful stings and weird, unearthly beauty have long made jellyfish a topic of fascination.

  • The Women’s Suffrage Movement
    The Women’s Suffrage Movement

    They’ll read about the Declaration of Sentiments from the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, which stated, “all men and women are created equal.” The book also discusses how the fight for women’s rights ...

  • Let's Celebrate Freedom! Set

    Encourage young readers to develop a deeper understanding of the roots of American freedom. This series examines the key documents upon which American freedoms rest and the social movements and phenomena that have shaped American society.

  • A Nation of Immigrants
    A Nation of Immigrants

    Readers will encounter the waves of immigrants who made this land their home. Along with those who came seeking freedom and opportunity, the book also addresses the many slaves from Africa who became unwilling immigrants.

  • La revolución americana / The American Revolution
    La revolución americana / The American Revolution

    Secondary- and primary-source images, a map, an illustrated timeline, and a fact-packed text in standard Latin American Spanish and English help bring the story of the American Revolution to life.

  • What Can We Do About Invasive Species?
    What Can We Do About Invasive Species?

    Some introduced species just naturally drive out native plants and animals from their environments. This captivating book acquaints readers with some of these invaders, from kudzu to Burmese pythons.

  • Thoroughbreds
    Thoroughbreds

    In fact, almost all racehorses the United States are Thoroughbreds. The compelling text discusses how these swift steeds are bred, raised, fed, and more.

  • The Abolitionist Movement
    The Abolitionist Movement

    Learn about the brave men and women who fought to end slavery. This book introduces young readers to heroes such as Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Tubman.