Most Popular Books by Jessica Gunderson

Stow away with Samuel as he journeys from France to the New World in search of fortune.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, and the effects it had on the South.

Introduces the daily life, food, and responsibilities experienced by a pharaoh in Ancient Egypt.

After Confederate General Robert E. Lee''s surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation''s joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Perfect for Common Core studies of narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event.

A retelling of the classic fairy tale from the point of view of Rumpelstiltskin, who spins straw into gold (for cash payments), but really dreams of having a son to raise.

K to Grade 3.

The classic tale of Rapunzel, told from the viewpoint of the witch, Dame Gothel.

"Compares various long objects to shorter objects in unique, illustrated ways"--Provided by publisher.

"When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation''s leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election."--

Kids already know about the huffing, puffing wolf and the headaches he caused the three little pigs. But how does the classic fairy tale change when it''s told by the wolf himself? This lighthearted first-person narrative entertains, subtly teaches the idea of point of view, and supports Common Core standards all at once.

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

Princesses spells and witches in the woods - now in graphic novels. New readers can feel confident reading graphic novels with Discover Graphics a series just for them. With reading levels no higher than first grade even brand-new readers are supported by familiar stories and visual storytelling. Older more confident readers will appreciate the beautiful art and diverse characters in these retellings.

In this You Choose adventure, Cinderella can be a modern-day girl living in a city, a young man in a medieval fairy tale, or a girl in a futuristic space society--the choice is up to the reader.

"In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they''d experienced storms before and didn''t think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family''s business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue a young woman who is floating by on the detached roof of a house in the middle of the storm? With dozens of possible choices, it''s up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history"--

Benedict Arnold may be the most prominent villain in United States history. But was he the truly evil man that American folklore has made him out to be? In the beginning of the American Revolution, he was a staunch patriot and military hero, but by the end of the war his frustration led him to betray his nation. The bad reputation that resulted has lived on in infamy.

"Tells the story of the election of 1860 and the immediate and lasting effects it had on a nation on the brink of Civil War"--

It should have been a grand day at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, in 1901. President William McKinley shook hands with well-wishers who had lined up to meet their popular leader. But one man stepped forward with a pistol hidden under a handkerchief wrapped around his right hand. Two shots rang out, both striking McKinley in the abdomen. As the nation puzzled over the shooter and the ease of his crime, the president suffered for days before finally dying. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as president, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the job. The country -- and the world -- would never be the same.

Offers a brief overview of the life and work of President Abraham Lincoln as well as profiling the life and motivation of his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

So much more than a structure honoring the life and work of one man, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial has become an enduring American symbol of strength and unity. Young report writers will learn why and how the memorial was built, and what its many parts mean, thanks to accessible, factual text and vibrant photos.