Most Popular Books by Jessica Gunderson

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.

"Ida Lewis spent a lifetime on the water, starting when her family moved the island of Lime Rock in 1857 for her father''s job as lighthouse keeper. By age 15, Ida was the best swimmer in Newport, Rhode Island. And when her father suffers a stroke, Ida herself takes over as keeper of the lighthouse. But guarding the shore also means guarding the water. And when Ida spots four local boys in danger on the water, she knows she must take action, the boys'' lives depend on it"--

"Benjamin Franklin led a productive life, but is it possible his accomplishments include everything attributed to him? The answer is yes, for the most part. He never did suggest the wild turkey should be the national symbol of the United States. He did, however, lend his wisdom to the founding of the country, and he was the only person to sign four of the documents most critical to the creation and character of the nation."--Provided by publisher.

"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"--

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.

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.

"This book explores the people, places, and history of the North Carolina Colony"--

On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford''s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the assassination plot, how the fateful evening unfolded, and the ways in which one tragic day changed America forever.

Abraham Lincoln was watching a play at Ford''s Theatre when a gunman crept up from behind an fired at the president''s head. As Lincoln crumpled with a terrible wound, the shooter leapt from the balcony and fled before a shocked audience. He was John Wilkes Booth, a well-known stage actor, and he imagined himself a hero avenging the South''s defeat in the Civil War. Soldiers searched for Booth as Lincoln suffered long hours before dying. There would be no reversing the results of the war, but Lincoln''s death put the cause of freedom and equality in danger. His presidency had been cut short, and even today the country lives with the effects of his assassination.

Discusses the Second Continental Congress and its impact on history.

Today, the right to vote might seem like an obvious part of our democracy. But the struggle for this basic right goes back hundreds of years. Take a tour through the ages to meet the people who shaped our current elections and voting rights. Get the hottest tips on how history was made in this fun graphic novel.

Young Maggie Tinsdale fights for the patriot cause in this novel set in the Revolutionary War era.

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

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?

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.

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

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?

This historical e-book tells the story of two boys living in the South during the tragic days of the Civil War. James is a proud Southerner who feels responsible for providing for his newly widowed mother and his younger sister. Eli is the lone outdoor slave of a bitter man who sold off Eli''s mother two years earlier. When circumstances force them to work side by side, each boy''s eyes are opened to new ways of thinking, leading to an exciting conclusion. Filled with thoughtful prose and historical references, The Songs of Stone River brings the Civil War era to life.