Best Selling Books by Jessica Gunderson

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.

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.

Tells the story of Sacagawea, the teenage Shoshone mother who traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter. Written in graphic-novel format.

In this epic graphic novel, follow the dramatic story ofÊ the Lewis and Clark expedition. In 1804, these two explorers, along with their "Corps of Discovery," traversed the unmapped American West, leading to scientific discoveries, interactions with Native nations, and route to the Pacific Ocean. Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history''s most compelling moments.

"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"--

Tells the story of the building, running, and closing of the Pony Express mail delivery system. Written in graphic-novel format.

Revisit the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Cursed by a bad fairy, the princess sleeps for a hundred years. Will she wake up, or stay in a deep sleep until the end of time?

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

How DOES a penniless fisherman make his wife''s dreams come true? Magic? Crooked deals? Go sleuthing with the wife in this classic fairy tale with a fun, fishy twist.

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

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?

A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this famous monument and the men who built it.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of the Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911.

Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship, the Planter, decided to steal the ship and head for the safety - and freedom - of Union waters only seven miles away. Would they make it to freedom, or would they be captured and face certain death?

Kenzie uses her super strength skill to learn snowboarding.

Etha Michael and his family hear about gold being discovered in Alaska, and after reaching there and suffering through icy river crossings, an avalanche, and a fire that burned their home, they must decide whether the search for the precious metal is wort

"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?"--

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

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

In 1910 eleven-year-old Emma and her ethnically German family immigrate to America from Russia to escape poverty and tyranny, but on her journey she encounters hardships on the overcrowded ship, inspection at Ellis Island, and the struggle to reunite with her father and brother in North Dakota.

Kenzie''s super strength makes her a super tumbler. But it causes all sorts of problems on the balance beam. If she doesn''t learn to control her strength, all of her teammates will be teasing her.

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?

A story about a boy''s backyard garden teaches young readers about sunflowers.

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.

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

In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes crashing down.

Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can''t stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mom, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she''s a healthy weight but encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and mentally. Will Kamilla''s new habit lead to big changes, or is she stuck waiting in the wings forever? This Junior High Drama edition discusses a common concern in a healthy, thoughtful way.

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.

When Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty plan a protest on British taxes by dumping British tea into Boston Harbor, fifteen-year-old Benjamin escapes from his room at the rope-making shop to take part in the American Revolution.

Think there''s just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of seven dwarfs, and on whose forehead a bright star shines.

Lali''s first mother was an elephant. When she was found and taken in by a hunter as a baby, her elephant mother joined the family, too. Years later, the beautiful animal catches the eye of the queen. Lali fears that she will lose her elephant.

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

Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride--Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone''s mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone''s story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

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

Includes a note by the author, with a glossary and discussion questions.

Servant and the Water Princess is a Capstone Press publication.

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

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.