Most Popular Books by Jessica Gunderson

In this e-book, Maggie Tinsdale dreams of one day running her family''s plantation in South Carolina, but her dreams must be set aside now that the Revolutionary War has turned her world upside down. After her patriot father is taken prisoner by the British, Maggie is sent to live with her aunt, a loyalist in Charlestown. Maggie is desperate to help the American cause, but what can she do as a young rebel living among redcoats? Filled with action and drama, this historical novel shows how dare and determination were at the heart of the patriots'' fight, leading them to victory.

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty. Maleficent is on her way - and she''s bringing aliens! Navigate through three twisted tales of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?

The stories of two Southern boys, one black and one white, during the Civil War.

Discusses the Second Continental Congress and its impact on history.

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?

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.

Han Li thinks he is the smartest poet and most talented painter in China. His master, Lin Cho, tries to warn him about his arrogance, but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, what will Han Li do?

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

You know the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or do you? Did you know Snow White was a secret agent? Or the seven dwarfs were really sled dogs in the arctic? Navigate through three different versions of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you get your happily ever after?

You are taking part in the daring evacuation of stranded soldiers from Dunkirk, in northern France, during World War II. In this interactive adventure, YOU CHOOSE the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!

"Some of the most important American industries and ideas stem from people born outside the United States. Immigrants have had major influence on daily life in the United States, from how Americans search the internet and use their phones to the clothes they wear and the buildings in which they live. Meet 25 immigrants who built empires as artists, scientists, writers, musicians, inventors, and entrepreneurs"--

"Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable national memorials in the United States. Answering the "why" and "how" questions of the sculpture''s creation for young report writers with straightforward, factual text and eye-catching photos, this book highlights the past, present, and future significance of the famous American symbol."--

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.

"Profiles Ninja warriors, including their everyday life, training, fighting methods, and societal role, as well as their place in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the Pilgrims'' first Thanksgiving.

Describes what life would be like if the reader was a cabin attendant on the Titanic.

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 the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany''s Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries. In France, groups of anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop Germany''s reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake became one of the movement''s greatest assets as a spy. In her role, Wake often transported Jews to safe locations and rode her bicycle through German checkpoints to deliver messages and supplies. For her ability to avoid capture, the enemy nicknamed her the "White Mouse." In this full-color graphic novel, discover more about this fearless woman who faced the enemies of World War II.

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?