Most Popular Books by Jessica Gunderson

What happens when the mighty god Zeus and the Titan ruler Cronus battle to reign over the world? War rages, as seas boil and mountains crumble. The sky roars with the wrath of gods. Whose side will you be on? Do you have what it takes to be victorious? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into the battle between the Olympian gods and the Titans.

Song Sun likes to talk but never listens. After talking too much to a stranger, Song Sun accidentally gives away the Chinese secret of silkmaking. Will Song Sun be able to save the secret?

"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"--

After Yung-lu''s father dies of mercury poisoning, the young girl leaves for Chang''an. She is determined to take her father''s place as a warrior. When Yung-lu arrives, she is met with two big surprises. The emperor is taking mercury, and the army is not what she had imagined. Will Yung-lu become a warrior? More importantly, will she save the emperor from mercury poisoning?

Everyone at Victory has to take swimming class, but that doesn''t mean they like it. Kenzie feels frustrated in the pool when her kicks are too strong. Waves are going everywhere. It almost seems like there''s a hurricane in the pool! Will Kenzie keep her kicks and temper under control?

When Prince Rishi sees a horse on the hill, he knows that King Porus'' army is coming to take over his father''s kingdom. The fearful boy is uncertain what the future will hold for himself, his family, and the tall, proud horse.

"Explores the life of Christopher Columbus through his exploration of the New World"--Provided by publisher.

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

Little is known about Edward Teach''s life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard''s adventures and how he became one of the most infamous--and feared--pirate captains of all time in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.

"In graphic novel format, explores the life and death of Malcolm X"--Provided by publisher.

Zhou never seems to beat his brother, Cheng, at anything. But when Zhou finds a jade dragon, his luck changes. Soon, Zhou is beating Cheng at everything. Will Zhou and his jade dragon be able to keep up the winning streak, or will he lose his luck?

King''s Warrior is a Capstone Press publication.

Gymnastics camp will be canceled unless Kenzie admits she broke the gym door.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln"--

This You Choose adventure is told from three different perspectives--White Snow is a secret agent in Good Prince''s army, looking for a computer with secret codes for a bomb; Mrs. White desperately searches for her runaway daughter Snow; and Charming, towed by his seven loyal sleddogs, goes to rescue his friend and mentor Meteorologist Snow-White, who is trapped in a raging blizzard in the Arctic--the reader chooses which plot to pursue.

A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends.

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

A fight to the last man. A cry of, Remember the Alamo! This national symbol of sacrifice and freedom is what most readers know about the Battle of the Alamo. Engaging photos, historic illustrations, and explorative infographics help kids learn even more about the legend surrounding this monumental battle site.

Compare how the first Thanksgiving was celebrated to how we celebrate the holiday today.

OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.

When a princess learns of her husband''s secret past, he turns into a snake. The princess must be brave in order to help him. Can they work together to break the prince''s curse? A young man is given a special shape-changing power. He and his brother use the new power to trick and take from others. Will they get caught and pay the price for their trickery?

Tells the story of the Pilgrims'' first Thanksgiving.

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts--aka Black Bart--ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy''s golden age. Learn how Roberts went from a humble farmer to Black Bart, daring pirate of the Atlantic, in this graphic novel filled with danger, deceit, and high-seas adventure.

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

"Introduces the concept of point of view through Dame Gothel''s retelling of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel"--

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

After first hunting pirates, Captain William Kidd turned outlaw himself in the lates 1690s and led his crew to plunder, eventually burying his ill-gotten treasure. With accessible hi-lo text and dynamic graphic novel storytelling, readers can learn more about the exploits of this infamous pirate.

K to Grade 3.

In the early 1700s, Anne Bonny defied her father, left her husband, and set sail to become a fierce pirate of the Caribbean! With accessible hi-lo text and dynamic graphic novel storytelling, readers can learn more about the adventures of this real female pirate.

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

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.

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Beauty and the Beast,'' ''Snow White,'' ''Rapunzel,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' and ''The Frog Prince'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"

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.

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.

"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"--

Although Howard Tucker is one of the smartest kids at Haskell Indian Boarding School, the scrawny fifteen-year-old would rather play football, and with some advice from Jim Thorpe, he might just get a chance to play the big game.

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

Revisit the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Left in the woods, the two encounter a witch. Will the brother and sister find their way out of the forest safely, or be left at the hands of the witch?

The site of not only the signing of the Declaration of Independence but also the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Independence Hall could not be more appropriately named. Engaging facts and photos give young report writers a comprehensive tour of this American symbol, from early building blueprints to its relevance in today''s world