New Releases by Jessica Gunderson

Retells the classic German version of the fairy tale of a girl and a wolf, along with similar tales from Italy and Taiwan.

"Explores the myths, facts, and legends associated with the Alamo"--

Retells the classic German version of Snow White, together with three similar tales--Marigo of the Forty Dragons from Albania, The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her forehead from Mozambique, and The magic needle from Turkey.

"Compares various big objects to smaller objects in unique, illustrated ways"--

"Describes Benedict Arnold''s actions during the Revolutionary War and his betrayal of the Patriot cause"--

"Compares various big objects to smaller objects, heavy objects to lighter objects, long objects to shorter objects, and tall objects to shorter objects in unique, illustrated ways"--

Tungar is a smart, but proud and vain boy. He dreams of being a general for the warrior king Asoka. Will the king want Tungar by his side? Or is he looking for a different sort of warrior?

Ramona must learn to be a better team player so she can save her team and the volleyball court.

"In graphic novel format, describes the life of Jay-Z focusing on his music career and business success"--Provided by publisher.

Kenzie uses her super strength skill to learn snowboarding.

Medusa, once a bewitching beauty, has become a hideous monster with snakes for hair. When men look at her, they turn to stone. Whe King Polydectes sends Perseus for Medusas head, he thinks Perseus will soon be another one of Medusas stone men. Or will he?

Kenzie is afraid to perform on a balance beam after her super strength causes her to break a beam.

A description of the Pilgrim''s life on the Mayflower as they sailed to America.

When star defensive player Zack Fuller''s basketball team faces his former team in the state championship game, he not only must play against his best friend, his current captain refuses to pass the ball to Zack.

Revisit the tale of Beauty and the Beast. Beauty''s father gets lost in the woods and stumbles onto a castle. He reaches for a rose to bring to his daughter--but there''s a price. Will Beauty win her freedom, or be trapped in the Beast''s castle forever?

Tells the story of the Pilgrims'' first Thanksgiving.

Servant and the Water Princess is a Capstone Press publication.

The British are coming! Fourteen-year-old Daniel wants to join the militia and fight against the redcoats. His father wants him to stay in Concord, Massachusetts, and help run the blacksmith shop. Daniel thinks the job is pointless, until he finds a secret stash of weapons in the shop''s back room. Now, he must protect the weapons from the British, or the American Revolution could be over before it begins.

Presents an introduction to Impressionism, describing the art movement''s basic tenets, how and when it started, and its most significant artists.

Presents an introduction to Realism, describing the art movement''s basic tenets, how and when it started, and its most significant artists.

A story about a girl who watches a tulip bulb develop teaches young readers about tulips.

Discusses the Second Continental Congress and its impact on history.

The rivers of Alaska are flowing with gold! Ethan Michelson and his family seek their fortune in the snowy north.

A biography in graphic format of the Shoshoni woman who served as guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

In graphic novel format, the dramatic story of Lewis and Clark''s exploration of the unmapped American west.