Lorijo Metz

Young horse enthusiasts will enjoy learning about Portugal's most prized horse breed in this engrossing volume. The Lusitano's close relationship to the Andalusian is brought to the forefront and readers will examine how the Lusitano's use in Portuguese-style bullfighting shaped it into the brave, agile horse it is today. The book's spectacular photographs and wealth of interesting facts will both entertain and enlighten readers.

With its shiny black coat and long, flowing mane and tail, the Friesian is one of the most dramatic-looking and beautiful horse breeds. Readers explore the Friesian's roots in the province of Friesland-in the Netherlands. The horse's distinctive features are discussed, as is its life cycle and diet. There are chapters focusing on dressage and driving competitions, too. Fun facts and stunning photographs are sure to win over horse lovers.

If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are provided through accessible text. Practical tips about how to use and care for hand lenses and microscopes are also offered. Labeled photographs make the easy-to-follow text even more engaging and an experiment helps readers put what they have learned into...

While women were part of American history from the outset, they did not win the right to vote until 1920. Readers of this engrossing history of the women's suffrage movement will discover its roots in the abolitionist 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...

Key science concepts, such as mass, weight, and density are explained through engaging, accessible text. Labeled photographs introduce readers to a range of scales and balances, including triple-beam balances, spring scales, and digital scales. Handy tips and discussions on which situations each tool tends to be used in provide pivotal information for readers. An experiment they can do at home, using a small scale or balance and common kitchen ingredients,...

The "shot heard 'round the world" not only set the thirteen colonies on the road to becoming the United States, but echoes throughout American history. Secondary-source and primary-source images, a map, an illustrated timeline, and a fact-packed text help bring the story of the American Revolution into splendid focus. Readers will also learn about events leading up to the revolution, such as the French and Indian War, the passage of the Stamp Act,...

To an unusual extent, the United States is 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, this book also addresses the many slaves from Africa who became unwilling immigrants. Recent and present-day immigration are also emphasized. Historical and current photographs, a map, and an illustrated timeline celebrate America's rich immigrant...