The Declaration of Independence

by Lorijo Metz

The belief that All men are created equal, and have the right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness has inspired generations of Americans. Readers will learn what historical circumstances necessitated the writing of Declaration of Independence. The meaning of key phrases is illuminated, and several of the grievances listed in the document are detailed. Visual learners will appreciate the map of the 13 colonies and the timeline that illuminates the declaration s historical context. A close look at a key document and a celebration of its lasting influence."

26 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Lorijo Metz lives with her husband and little brown dog in the great state of Indiana. Though she has a degree in acting and directing, she much prefers the anonymity of the keyboard, allowing her characters to revel in the spotlight while she sits quietly sipping tea or coffee, nibbling on cookies, and dreaming up ways to complicate their lives.

WHEELS, Lorijo's middle-grade, Science Fiction, Adventure, which reviewers say is, "Brilliant," "Whacky, loads of fun," and "...one I know I'll reread," was awarded a stipend from ACX, Amazon's audible division. Look for it on Amazon.com, Audible.com and iTunes in time for the 2014 holiday season.

In 2013, Lorijo made her début as a lyricist. She wrote the lyrics for the title track on PUPPY DOG JIG, performed by children's singer and songwriter Owen Duggan on his newest CD.

You can find out more about Lorijo by visiting one of these sites:

My Website & Blog: https://ljmetz.com
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/ScifiWriterMom
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorijoMetz

Love, Light, and Laughter :)

Reviews

[Maryam · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not the information that's the problem here. It's the font, layout and some of the illustrations that make the book less than appealing. It is hard to make this subject accessible to younger students, and efforts were clearly made. However, the length of the lines and crowding of the text could discourage already reluctant non-fiction readers. I wish I liked this book better, because it could have been a solid addition to an elementary collection serving Spanish-speaking students.